PGF Brochure - Bharatiya Temple Bharatiya Temple

PGF Brochure - Bharatiya Temple Bharatiya Temple

Our Grand Sponsor
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Festival Leaders’ Message
Nand Todi
President
Mukund M Kute
PGF Chair
Sachin Prabhudesai
PGF Core Team
Asheesh Nadkarni
PGF Core Team
Ravi Menon
PGF Core Team
Alka Rathod
PGF Core Team
Dear Ganesh Devotees:
Namaskar. Our Bharatiya Temple, the host of Philadelphia Ganesh Festival, has been now beautifully renovated. The Indian
architecture of our temple with white painted Shikhars and exterior brings out its grandeur. The LED lighting of Shikhars on
the festive days adds to the nightly beauty of our temple.
At our renovated Bharatiya Temple, we are pleased to invite you, for
the 12th year celebration of the Philadelphia Ganesh Festival. For
the past 11 years, participating in this festival and serving Lord
Ganesha with utmost devotion, has become a well cherished goal for
thousands of devotees. This kind of success is only possible when Lord
blesses the efforts and guides everyone to stay on the course of selfless
service. When this 10-day public Ganesh Festival dream was revealed
to community 12 years ago, many thought it as a very difficult project.
But when Lord Ganesha blesses any sincere efforts, help pours in from
all directions. We have witnessed Lord Ganesha’s bliss and found HIM
facilitating this festival in spite of many challenges. All it takes is a
simple prayer for difficulties to vanish.
This year, we are honored to receive Padmashri Vidushi Smt.
Sumitra Guha, as a lead performer. She will offer Sangeet Sewa at the
lotus feet of Lord Ganesha, on September 10th.
Grand Ksheer Kalash Ganesh Mahaabhishek on 10th, Ganesh,
Riddhi Siddhi Ganesh Vivah (Kalyanam) on 11th and Jyeshtha &
Kanishtha Gauri (Mahalakshmi) Pujan on 9th are main religious
program. This year the daily Special Alankaram will be a secret to be
revealed every day as a surprise from our priests.
The highlight of this year’s festival is a Kathak Bharatnatyam Dance Drama ‘Mathe Syame’ by Ramya Ramnarayan,
Vocal Concert by Kaushiki Chakraborty, Folk Music program by Mirasis from Rajasthan and Dance ballet
KrishnaPriya for Support A Child program of VHPA. Many other great programs have been arranged to serve Lord
Ganesha and HIS devotees.
We profusely thank Shri. Deepak and Jayshree Patel, Shri. Shital and Mona Vibhute, Shri. Ashok and Sanjiwan Soni,
Shri. Nand and Shashi Todi, Shri. Sunil and Vasundhara Kakodkar and Shri. Asheesh and Pallavi Nadkarni for
being the Grand Sponsors of this year’s festival. We also thank the fifteen Indian-American organizations along with the local
businesses for their active participation and support. Many area restaurants, caterers and community groups are offering their
Seva to Lord Ganesha by donating Mahaprasad. Hundreds of volunteers led by our Coordination Committee, make this
festival a success with their dedication and sustained hard work.
We have extended parking in the temple complex by 50 spaces. Additional car parking spaces have been arranged at 4 lots in
close vicinity of the temple. Free parking shuttles are available regularly on weekends and busy days. See pages 14-15 for
parking information. We are looking forward to serving Lord Ganesha by serving HIS devotees during this festival.
Ganapati Bappa Moraya ! Mangal Murti Moraya !!
- Nand Todi & Mukund Kute
Festival’s Coordination Committee
Festival Mentors
Sachin Prabhudesai, Asheesh Nadkarni,
T. Sarada, Pramod Kotwal, Niranjan Samant, R. Sivakumar, Vipul
Rathod, Dilip Sheth, Lakshmi Iyer, Sangeeta Raje–Palkar, Tushar
Vedanti, Amar Kulkarni, Yogesh Dahale, Sanjeev Lal, Mukesh Dave,
Mandar Joglekar, Aniruddha Potnis, Siva Anantuni, Monalisa Vibhute
Ravi Menon, and Alka Rathod
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Religious Program Overview
1st Day Ganesh Abhishek
Ganesh Havan
Sunday, September 4th
10 am – 12 pm
Sunday, September 4th
4 pm – 6 pm
Arrival Procession
Vijay Procession
(Aagaman)
Immersion Procession
(Post Wedding)
Sunday, Sept. 4th, 4 pm
Sunday, Sept. 11th, 12 pm
Moola Murti Ganesh Abhishek,
Alankar, Rajopachar & Aarti
(Visarjan)
Thursday, Sept. 15th, 3 pm
Sangeet & Nritya Seva
Every Evening : 5 pm
Every Day : 9 am, Darshan : 11 am
Atharvashirsha, Rajopachar, Avadharya, Aarti & MahaPrasad
Every Evening : 6 pm
(Arrive early to avoid rush hour)
Grand 108 Ksheer Kalash Ganesh MahaAbhishek
Saturday, September 10th, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Riddhi, Siddhi & Ganesh Vivah (Kalyanam)
Sunday, September 11th, 10 am
Jyeshtha Gauri (Mahalakshmi) Pujan
(Aavahan)
Thursday, Sept
8th,
(Pujan, Haldi Kumkum)
4:30 pm
Friday, Sept
9th,
4:30 pm
(Gauri Visarjan)
Saturday, Sept
10th,
(1001 Recitation) Sunday, September 11th, 4:30 pm
India Fest 2016 (Music, Fun, Food)
Saturday, September
(Day 2)
10th,
10am - 7pm
Sunday, September
11th,
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10am - 7pm
PGF YComm Sports Fun Event
Sunday, September 11th, 10 am - 1 pm
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5:00 pm
Ganesh Atharvashirsha Sahasravartan
(Day 1)
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Page
52
Cultural Program Overview
Sunday 9/4 @
8:30 pm
Page 29
Monday 9/5 @
7:45 pm
Page 31
Tuesday 9/6 @
7:45 pm
Page 33
Wednesday
9/7 @ 7:45 pm
Page 35
Thursday 9/8
@ 7:45 pm
Page 35
Friday 9/9 @
7:45 pm
Page 39
Saturday 9/10
@ 12 pm
Page 45
Saturday 9/10
@ 2 pm
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Saturday 9/10
@ 3 pm
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Saturday 9/10
@7:45 pm
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Sunday 9/11 @
3 pm
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Sunday 9/11 @
7:45 pm
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Monday 9/12
@ 7:45 pm
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Tuesday 9/13
@ 7:45 pm
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Wednesday
9/14 @7:45pm
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Participating Organizations
Philadelphia Marathi Mandal
http://www.phillymm.org
Plymouth Balvihar
http://www.plymouthbalvihar.org
Indo-American Club
http://www.icdcpa.org
Telugu Association
http://www.tagdv.com
Tamil Association of Greater Delaware Valley
http://www.tagdv.org
Gujarati Samaj of Delaware Valley
http://www.gsdv.org
Bharatiya Vidyalaya
http://bv.b-cultural.org
Bharatiya Cultural Center
http://bv.b-cultural.org
SRUTI
http://www.sruti.org
Navodaya Kannada Koota
http://www.nkkphila.org
North South Foundation
http://www.northsouth.org
Pragati (Greater Philadelphia area Bengali Association)
http://www.pragati.org
UP Association of Greater Philadelphia
http://www.upagp.com
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS)
http://www.hssus.org
SEWA International USA - PA/NJ/DE Chapter
http://www.sewausa.org
SEWAA ( Service & Education for Women Against Abuse )
http://www.SEWAA.net
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PGF 2015 Donors List
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Bharatiya Temple, A Temple for Every Indian American
Welcome to the newly renovated Bharatiya Temple. In June 2016, Indianization of our temple was completed with the
construction of Rajgopuram and Shikhars for each deity. Following this, we performed the Kumbhabhisekam
(Consecration) Ceremony. The temple’s beautiful architecture, which is a fusion of North and South Indian styles,
helps our temple stand out in greater Philadelphia area as a unique place of worship for Hindu-Jain community. The
upcoming Philadelphia Ganesh Festival offers the community an opportunity to visit our beautiful temple and enjoy
the spiritual experience.
In 2004, Bharatiya Temple opened its doors with Pujya Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s blessing and the all-inclusive
mission to be a focal point for the Indian American community. We decided to welcome entire spectrum of Hindu
Jain devotees accepting all ‘Bharatiya’ traditions. Devotees now celebrate at Bharatiya Temple, all festivals from Ugadi,
Gudhi Padwa, Ganesh Festival, Paryushan Parv to Navaratri, Diwali, Skand Shashti, Chhat, Tulsi Vivah, Sankrant and
Holi.
To fulfill the adopted mission, we offer a variety of religious, cultural and community services.
Puja Services in Temple
Commonly practiced religious pujas and rituals for various
deities are regularly performed at the temple as per multiple
traditions. These include Nitya pujas of deities, Abhsekam,
Homams, Kalyana Utsavam, Satyanarayana Puja, Sunder
Kand Path and many more. All devotees are welcome to
participate and perform these pujas. We also offer new Car
Pujas, Vidyarambham, Yajur Upakarma etc.
Puja Services at home
The temple also offers community members an opportunity
to invite temple priests at home to perform commonly
practiced religious pujas like Rudra Abhsekam, Homams,
Satyanarayana Puja, Griha Pravesh and life events like
60th/80th birthdays, weddings, Upanayanam, Seemantam,
Anna Prasahanam, Mundan, etc..
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Our Grand Sponsors
Congratulations and Best wishes
for the 12th year of the
Philadelphia Ganesh Festival
Nand & Shashi Todi
Neelam, Naveen, Nisha
Simran, Deven & Nandini
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Bharatiya Temple, A Temple for Every Indian American
Rental of Temple’s Cultural Hall
The temple also offers community members an opportunity
celebrate religious, social and cultural events in temple’s Cultural
hall. Our Cultural Hall has large stage and has seating capacity of
250 + people. The hall is equipped with Audio, Projection and
lighting system. Life Members and Non-Profit Associations get
discounted rate.
Family Outreach
New families moving into the area can get information about
local areas, businesses, cultural organizations from volunteers at
the temple. Our Womens’ group, youth group, Special needs
group, Health and Human Services group can involve you in the
activities and direct the families to appropriate professional
agencies and community organizations in case of emergencies,
marital discords, domestic abuse situations etc. In case of sudden
death in the family, Bharatiya Temple offers funeral services
without expecting any fess.
Volunteering opportunities
The Temple depends on the strong support of our volunteers to
manage and execute most of the Religious, Cultural and Social
activities of the temple. Volunteering opportunities are always
available to participate in various festivals like PGF, Navaratri etc. and committees such as Cultural, Health & Human
services, Religious, Youth activities, Seniors Group, Women’s Group, Bharatiya Vidyalaya etc.
Life membership:
The Temple depends on the contributions from the community for its operation and maintenance. One of the ways
to support the temple is to become a life member.
Membership Benefits are:
 Receive Temple newsletter and calendar.
Complementary Pujas on birthdays.
 20% discounted fee for Hall rental (once a year)
 Eligibility to serve on temple’s Board of Directors

Bharatiya Vidyalaya:
Bharatiya Vidyalaya vision is to teach, foster and
preserve Indian cultural and spiritual values for the
benefit of children. Our goal is to develop awareness of
Indian cultural heritage, traditions and values and
develop basic reading, writing and communication skills
in various Indian languages. We conduct regular Classes
for both Hindu and Jain religious studies.
We conduct Language Classes for various Indian
Languages like Sanskrit, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
Tamil and Telugu. Classes are also conducted to educate our children in Indian Traditions, Festivals, food, Costumes,
Art, Music and Dance. Our Students get opportunities to participate in Bhajans, Geetha Chanting, Yoga, and other
stage activities. Our Students actively participate in various community activities like Ganesh Festival, Diwali,
Navaratri Holi etc. and also outside activities like Mother’s day Picnic, International Cultural Fair at Penn’s Landing,
Independence Day Celebration etc.
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1000 Car Ample Parking
Please visit www.B-temple.org & www.PhiladelphiaGaneshFestival.org for latest update
Police
Right Exit Only
Stump Road
Montgomery
Elem School
Bharatiya
Temple
1
FREE
Free Parking
Kingston Way (One sided parking)
Horsham Road
N
PMI
Panacea
250 cars
FREE
150 Cars
FREE
RT 309
Please
CAR POOL
Lot 1 GPS Address
Bharatiya Temple Inc.
1612 County Line Road,
Chalfont, PA 18914
Lot 2 GPS Address
Montgomery Elem. School
1221 Stump Road,
North Wales, PA 19454
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4
3
Commerce Drive
Stump Road
Commerce Drive
S
Free
Shuttles
484-800-1PGF
Lot 3 GPS Address
PMI Engineering
506 Stump Road,
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
Lot 4 GPS Address
Panacea Technologies
160 Commerce Dr,
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
Kenas Road
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200 cars
Kingston Way
County Line Road
1000 Car Ample Parking
Paid Parking - $20/day
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Limited 20 spots are available for paid parking every day.
Devotees can reserve the paid parking spaces by
- sending email to pgfpaidparking@gmail.com or
- visit www.PhiladelphiaGaneshFestival.org
Parking Rules
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Once the Temple parking has reached maximum capacity,
additional free parking will be available at Montgomery Elementary
School, PMI and Panacea Technology with complimentary shuttle
service back and forth.
ONE-SIDED parking will be available along KINGSTON WAY.
Side will be marked! Improperly parked vehicles will be towed at
owner’s expense.
Please respect Parking Volunteers and let them help you to make it
a safe and enjoyable event.

NO PARKING along County Line Road (Both Sides Not Allowed).
Police will tow your vehicles.
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No Smoking or Alcoholic Beverages on temple complex.
Temple Parking (Lot 1) Restrictions
No Entry : 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Sunday, September 4th (Aagaman Procession Time)
No Entry : 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 15th (Visarjan Procession Time)
Please park in Lot 2,3,4 during these restrictions & use free shuttles.
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Our Grand Sponsors
Best Wishes to the
Philadelphia Ganesh Festival
2016
From
Sunil Kakodkar
Vasundhara Kakodkar
Vinayak Kakodkar &
Swarna Kakodkar
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Sponsorships (Wargani)
Festival Runs On Your Donation Money. Please Donate Generously!
Donation attracting Corporate Matching should be in favor of “Bharatiya Cultural Center”
All others should write the checks in favor of “Bharatiya Temple”
$5001 Grand Sponsor of Festival
(Daily Aarti/Archana, Mukhya Yajman for all Pujas, a silver item, Dhoti & Silk Saree, 1/2 page AD, and
preferential seating* for 4 during all indoor evening cultural programs)
$1001 Festival Sponsor
$1001 Lead 108 Kalash Abhishek
(Daily Aarti/Archana, participate in all Pujas, 10 Archanas, a silver item, and
preferential seating* for 4 during any 5 indoor evening cultural programs)
( Carry Kalash in Procession, Lead Puja, Archana, Aarti, Blessed Kalash & Silk
Saree)
$1001 Daily Ganesh Alankar
$1001 Flowers & Garlands
(3 Archana, 3 Aarti at noon, Blessed Dhoti & Silk Saree )
(3 Archana, 3 Aarti at noon, Blessed Dhoti & Silk Saree)
$1001 Lead Ganesh Vivah
$1001 Lead Gauri Pujan
(Lead Vivah, Kanyadan, Mala Exchange, Carry Palkhi in Vijay Yatra, Kalash &
Silk Saree)
(Lead Gauri Puja , Gauri Aagaman, blessed Dhoti & Silk Saree)
$1001 for 1,001 Laddu Prasad for 108 Kalash Abhishek & Ganesh Vivah
(3 Archana, Abhishek & Vivah Puja, Blessed Dhoti & Silk Saree )
$501 Patron Sponsor
(3 Aarti/Archana, participate in 1 Puja of your choice, a silver item, and preferential seating* for 4 during any 3 indoor cultural programs)
$201 Family Sponsor
(2 Aarti/Archana, a silver item, and preferential seating* for 4 during any one indoor evening cultural program)
$101 Day Sponsor
$111 Ganesh Vivah
(1 Aarti/Archana, 1 Silver Coin)
(Raksha Dharan, Active participation, Aarti and receive blessed Dhoti/Saree)
$111 Ganesh 108 Kalash Abhishek
(Carry Kalash in procession, Archana, Aarti and receive blessed Kalash &
Saree)
$111 Gauri Puja Sponsor
(1 day Gauri Aarti, and receive blessed Dhoti/Saree)
$51 Abhishek Samagri, 108 Kalash/Kalyanam-Vivah Gift/Gauri Haldi-kumkum Sponsors
(1 Archana and blessed Upavastram or shawl)
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Grand Sponsor & Thanking Our Hosts
Best Wishes to the
Philadelphia Ganesh Festival
From
Anant & Anagha
Nadkarni
Avinash & Vrinda
Dalvi
Asheesh, Pallavi, Aniruddha, Anuraag
Nadkarni
2016
Philadelphia Ganesh Festival
salutes you for hosting our artists last year
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‡ Komal & Yogesh Date
‡ Ojaswini & Prasanna Jog
‡ Shaila & Anant Kulkarni
‡ Sunanda & Nitin Kulkarni
‡ Tanuja & Amar Kulkarni
‡ Sarita & Pramod Kotwal
‡ Malini & Avinash Mude
‡ Chitra & Tapan Oka
‡ Sonal & Manesh Makwana
‡ Radha & Aniruddha Railkar
‡ Shalini & Amulya Sharma
‡ Kirti & Abhijit Shrikhande
‡ Yogita & Milind Satam
‡ Rama Shankar & Shankar Venkatraman
Mahaprasad Sponsors
Philadelphia Ganesh Festival
Maha-Prasad Sponsors
Spice Kitchen
Bharatiya Temple
Murugan and Ayyappa
Devotees
Lansdale, PA
215.853.3717
spicekitchen.com
SP Logistics, LLC
SPL Travels, LLC
Bharatiya Temple
Gangaur Festival
Group
PA, NJ, NY
215.260.4510
spltravels.com
Taste of India
Wayne, PA
610.293.9779
tasteofindiapa.com
Sai Satsang of
Greater
Philadelphia
Telugu
Association of Greater
Delaware Valley
tagdv.com
Annapurna
Group
Knapp Farm &
Extended
Families
Telugu
Association of
North America
tana.org
Philadelphia
Marathi Mandal
U.P. Association of
Greater
Philadelphia
phillymm.org
upagp.com
Aman’s Indian
Bistro
Chalfont, PA
215.997.6555
amansbistro.com
Indian Hut
North Wales, PA
215.855.4900
indianhut.com
Bharatiya Temple
Padmaben Group
Deccan Spice
Indian Cuisine
East Norriton, PA
484.704.7063
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Ashtavinayak
Group
Novodaya
Kannada Koota of
Philadelphia
nkkphila.org
Bhavana
Catering Service
Chalfont, PA
215.287.1147
Gannu
Group
Eagleville, PA
610.631.2787
dosahutonline.com
Bharatiya
Vidyalaya & Youth
Group
Plymouth
Balvihar
plymouthbalvihar.org
Best Taste of
India
Biryani Bowl
Doylestown, PA
215.489.7800
215.674.9343
अन्नदाता सुखी भव
Hatboro, PA
biryanibowlpa.com
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Our Volunteers
Mentors
Mukund Kute, Pramod Kotwal, R. Sivakumar, T. Sarada, Vipul Rathod,
Niranjan Samant, Dilip Sheth, Lakshmi Iyer, Sangeeta Raje-Palkar,
Tushar Vedanti, Amar Kulkarni, Yogesh Dahale, Sanjeev Lal, Mukesh Dave,
Mandar Joglekar, Siva Anantuni, Aniruddha Potnis, Monalisa Vibhute
Decoration Committee
Milind Satam (Lead), Anuja Palsule (Co-lead), Sarita Kotwal (Mentor),
Pramod Kotwal (Mentor), Sameer Naik, Sunanda Kulkarni, Bindiya
Deshpande, Gita Saraf, Madhuri Patil, Neeta Gupta, Pallavi Nadkarni,
Sangeeta Raje-Palkar, Riya Palkar, Amita Ambegaonkar, Jhilpa Shah,
Kavita Shah, Raja Gali, Vaibhavi Haridas, Aarti Damle, Neepa Shetye,
Vaishali Mankar, Arpana Date, Sandhya Rege, Yogita Satam, Sunanda
Karode, Sravanthi Goparaju, Gautami Joglekar
Finance Committee
Shubhra Vedanti (Lead), Jayesh Parmar (Co-lead), Tushar Vedanti,
Renuka Adiraju, Achyut Ratnaparkhi, Kashish Karkera, Mukund M Kute,
Namita Rao, Praful Ajmera, Raja Gali, Vaibhavi Haridas, Kavita Shah
Core Committee
Ravi Menon, Alka V. Rathod, Asheesh Nadkarni, Sachin Prabhudesai
Audio, Video, Stage & Lighting Committee
Audio: Manish Kurhekar (Lead), Mukund Kute, Harshad Abhyankar,
Chetan Ranjan, Raju Kalidindi, Manoj Shah, Tejas Ranjan, , Anjan Dave,
Heramb Hatkar, Pradip Agnihotri, Mukund Chandrasekhar, Rishabh Abhyankar,
Achyut Kute
Video, Auditorium Seating, Stage & Lighting: Aniruddha Potnis (Lead), Abhishek
Valanju, Harshal Haridas, Anuraag Nadkarni, Sameer Naik, Rajesh Gujare,
Kunal Tambe, Rajesh Tambe, Sanjay Valanju, Siva Anatuni, Mandar Joglekar,
Niranjan Samant, Sagar Pawar, Wilfred D’Souza
Host & Hospitality Committee
Gautami Joglekar (Lead), Ojaswinee Jog (Co-Lead), Sarita Kotwal,
Harshad Abhyankar, Ajit Akolkar, Chandana Asthana, Sunanda Banerjee,
Ashok Bapat, Madhavi Bardeskar, Pallavi Batra, Lina Bharne, Deepali Bhoir,
Milind Date, Komal Date, Arpana Date, Milind Dhamankar, Vaibhavi Haridas,
Manisha Jain, Prasanna Jog, Vaishali Joglekar, Geetanjali Johri, Rheeya Khapre,
Shaila Kulkarni, Tanuja Kulkarni, Rashmi Kumar, Avinash Mude, Aarti Nerurkar,
Chitra Oka, Rahul Palnitkar, Anuja Palsule, Dipesh Pandya, Girish Patwardhan,
Chandrakant Phatak, Jyothy Pillai, Radha Railkar, Dhananjay Samudralwar,
Milind Satam, Karuna Samudralwar, Vidhya Shahapurkar, Rama Shankar,
Vidya Shettar, Kirti Shrikhande, R. Sivakumar, Vidyasankar Sundaresan,
Lakshmi Iyer, Sunanda Karode, Sathya Sundaresan, Jyoti Deshmane
Religious Committee
Parking & Traffic Committee
Neeta Sharma (Lead), T. Sarada (Mentor), Mukund Kute (Mentor),
Shashi Todi, Mukesh Dave, Vidyasankar Sundaresan, Alli Natesh,
Sumathi & Ram Nathan, Monalisa Vibhute, Shaila Kulkarni, Tanuja
Kulkarni, Vijaya & Siva Anantuni, Neelima Kute, Ajit Natarajan,
Govindarajan Dhanasekaran, Raju Kalidindi, Sudha Ganesh, Kapila Patel,
Nilima Mallya, Saroja Sagaram, Sri Sagaram, Roopa Narayanan, Narendra
Kiri, Manubhai Patel, Parasaran Thyagaraja, Balaji K, Krish Rangaswamy,
Gitali & Rahul Palnitkar, Deepak Patel, Jagruti Dave, Rushi & Rohan Dave,
Lakshmi & Ramesh Iyer, Padmaben & Group, Achyut Kute, Kavita Kute,
Rita Sheth, Jayant & Jahnavi Patel, Praveen Sharma, Sathyanarayana Jois,
Panchanadam Swaminathan, Prabha Parameswaran, Madhu & Prem Balani,
Chitra Chandran, Malathy Menon, Mohana Padgaonkar, Lakshmi
Kottamasu, Swarnalatha Thanjavuru, Kavitha Ananth, Bhakti Panchal,
Ganesh Thope, Viji Krishnamurthy, P. Suchitra, Shyamsundar
Vaithiyanathan, Akshay Krishnan, Prithvi Krishnamurthy, Chandar
Malayappan, Jamini Patel, Kirti Hansalia, Tarlika Shah, Kiran Mull, Gayatri
Ramprasad, Pankaj Arora, Sasidhar Vogeti, Sirisha & Sudhakar Akasapu,
Kumar Rajan
Vikrant Kamble (Lead), Vilas Sodaye (Lead), Sunil Nair (Lead),
Ravi Malvia (Lead), Sanjay Valanju, Aayush Asthana, Mahesh Shinde, Abhishek
Lodha, Amar Kulkarni, Ambrish Gor, Anil Vaidya, Ashish Kumbhardare, Avinash
Mudhe, Bhalchandra Nawathe, Bhavesh Shah, Dikshal Patel, Gandhar Juvekar,
Akshay Gadre, Jayant Lalani, Jitendra Ghanekar, Kiran Dahale, Mandar Paralkar,
Parag More, Raghu Chettiar, Rajesh Tambe, Rajesh Gujare, Ratnakar Nawathe,
Ravi Mahajan, Rohit Malegaonkar, Sameer Naik, Sameer Nakashe, Sanjay Shetye,
Sarath Venkata, Tushar Vedanti, Vivek Inamdar, Yogesh Date, Komal Date,
Meghana Potnis, Smruti Phatak, Meenal Samant, Kunaal Tambe, Poorva Sodaye,
Ravi Pulugura, Sharad Shinde, Yogesh Dahale, Lalatendu Mahapatra, Dipesh
Pandya, Neelam Naik, Mukund Chandrashekar, Alhad Kalgaonkar,
Shravan Asthana , Sagar Pawar, Prabhu Maysur, Sachin Naphade, Sheetal Vibhute
AND Volunteers from Bharatiya Vidyalaya, UP Association, Gujarati Samaj,
Telugu Association, HSS, SEWA International & Philadelphia Marathi Mandal
India Fest & Procession Committee
Food and Prasad Committee
India Fest: Harshada Pendharkar (Lead), Adwait Palsule (Co-Lead),
Ronak Mehta (Co-Lead), Abhijit Apte, Sharmila Gidh, Jyoti Deshmane,
Johnnie Weidman, Suhas Shelukar, Manisha Jain, Sandhya D'Souza,
Bindiya Deshpande, Namita Rao, Shrikant Mankar, Anoushka Gidh,
Sanyogita Apte, Mital Mehta, Prathamesh Pendharkar, Manoj Pulitherla,
Dipti Vengala, Amol Waghmare, Kalpana Waghmare, Vinit Joshi, Asmita
Joshi, Neha Shah, Vidya Shettar, Mihir Vedanti, Amit Sood, Chandana
Asthana, Ajay Pandit, Krishna Gudapati, Vishwa Karkera, Karthik Subbayam,
Sharad Shinde, Vilas Sodaye, Govindarajan Dhanasekaran
Ani Railkar (Lead), Yogesh Date (Co-Lead), Gayatri Pulugura (Co-Lead),
Niranjan Samant (Mentor), Satya Puthraya, Ravi Indrakanti, Ravi Pulugura,
Sangeeta Raje-Palkar, Usha Arya, Shaila Kulkarni, Tanuja Kulkarni, Bindiya
Deshpande, Vaishali Joglekar, Gita Saraf, Meenal Samant, Suvarna Gujare,
Sonal Varkhedkar, Neelam Samant, Sameer Naik, Amita Ambegaonkar, Bhavesh
Shah, Jhilpa Shah, Kavita Shah, Manisha Jain, Namita Rao, Priyanka, Aarti Damle,
Shyam Sundar Vaithiyanathan, R. Sivakumar, Mallik Budhavarapu, Aniruddha
Potnis, Sandhya D'Souza, Arpana Date, Kirti Shrikhande, Wilfred D’Souza,
Rajesh Tambe AND Prasad Serving help from Bharatiya Vidyalaya, UP
Association, Plymouth Balvihar, Gujarati Samaj, Telugu Association &
Philadelphia Marathi Mandal volunteers
Procession: Suvarna Gujare (Lead), Sonal Varkhedkar (Lead), Sanjay Shetye,
Richa Kurhekar, Radha Railkar, Sharad Shinde, Shaila Kulkarni, Tanuja
Kulkarni, Isha Gujare, Ritvik Varkhedkar, Roshan Shetye
Youth Committee
Monalisa Vibhute (Lead), Vijay Pola, Sangeeta Raje-Palkar, Aniruddha
Potnis, Abhijit Shrikhande, Renuka Adiraju, Youth Group Volunteers
Media, Brochure & Outreach Committee
Brochure: Girish Patwardhan (Lead), Gopi Ganeshan (Lead),
Subhash Limaye, Meenal Samant, Rama Shankar
Advertisements Team: Vivek Inamdar (Lead), Sheetal Pawar,
Vaibhavi Haridas, Sri Sagaram, Abhijit Apte
Cleanliness Committee
Avinash Mude (Lead), Meghana Potnis, Sanjay Valanju, Jayant Lalani
Mudra - Dance Festival Committee
Sharmila Jog (Lead), Mital Mehta (Lead), Komal Date, Hemangini Abhyankar,
Hiral Sheth, Aarti Prabhudesai, Madhavi Bardeskar-Nawathe, Suchitra Shinde,
Ratnakar Nawathe, Abhijit Jog, Youth Group Volunteers
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Our Priests
Sri Vaithianathan Sastrigal is a native of Tamil Nadu. In 2005, Sastriji helped establish
the foundation of Philadelphia Ganesh Festival by adopting elaborate Rajopchara and
festival rituals like procession etc. After a gap of 7 years, he is back at Bharatiya Temple.
He has over 30+ yrs of experience from working at various temples in India and abroad
including New York, Maryland and Florida. Sastriji is well respected amongst the priest
community and has performed many temple pujas and private pujas including Pranaprathistha, weddings, funerals etc. He is very familiar in performing rituals per the Rig
vedas and Yajur vedas including Jatkarmam, Namakaranam, Annaprachanam, Choulam
(hair offering) Upanayanam(thread ceremony), Seemantham(baby shower), Wedding rituals & last rites including
all 13 days samskaras. Languages: Sanskrit, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannadam (Kannada), Malayalam, Hindi.
Pt. Vishnu Parshad Vassyal is with our temple since 2006. He obtained his Acharya
degree from Sampoornananda Sanskrit University in Varanasi, India in 2002 and received
a Shastri degree from the Sampoornananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi, India in 2000.
He completed a Pujari Training course from Shree Bharti Rishikul Sanskrit Vidyalay, Bakoli,
Delhi. He has extensive experience in performing religious services, rituals, sacraments,
arranging and organizing special ceremonies on various Hindu festivals and religious
holidays. Pt. Vassyal has a thorough knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Vedas,
Upanishads and other sacred texts and ancient Hindu scriptures. He has working knowledge of Hindu Vedic
Astrology, Palmistry, Yoga-Asana, Meditation, Vipasana and traditional Hindu meditation forms. Languages:
Sanskrit, Hindi, English, Nepali
Shri Jayesh Pandya was born in the city of Dhandhuka, district of Ahemdabad in
Gujarat. He completed his primary education and obtained the traditional priest education at
Bhagavat Vidyapith, Sola, Ahmedabad.
Shree Jayeshbhai Pandya has received Shukla Yajurved, Sanskrit and Karmakand
education. Shree Pandyaji as Vedpathi pundit has performed many Pran Pratistha, Yagnas
and coordinated big events like Bhagavat Saptah. Jayeshbhai has very good knowledge of
Astrology (Jyotish Vidya), Vedik, Pauranic Karmakand and Shraadh Karma. He likes to
entertain the devotees with his Bhajans and Kirtans during which he plays the dholak and tabla. He is conversant
in Sanskrit, Hindi, Gujarati. Shri Jayesh Pandya ji has been with Bharatiya Temple since February 2011.
Languages: Sanskrit, Gujarati, Hindi, English
Sri Seshasai Rompicharla pursued training and study in the theory, practice, and
methods of Hindu religious rituals and worship in Vaikhanasa Aagama. He studied under
his guru and grandfather Sri Lakshmi Narasimhacharyulu, who is the disciple of Sri
Parthanaradhi Bhattacharyulu and worked as a head priest at Hindu Temple of San
Antonio, Tx. Seshasai can perform the Daivika Karyakramas ( related to gods ) like
Archana, Abhishekam, Kalyanotsavam etc.. and Manushika Karyakramas ( related to
Humans ) like Namakaranam, Annaprasana, Wedding etc.. according to Sri Vaikhanasa
Aagama. He has an overall experience of 19 years. He has ability to conduct daily rituals
and special events in Hindu Temples and Hindu family residences. Very well experienced in performing special
Alankarams to Deities. Languages: Sanskrit, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, English
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Procession Dances
Dhol Tasha Pathak, Dance Choreographers & Participants
Harshad Abhyankar (Dhol Tasha Pathak Lead) , Neelam Naik (Dhol Tasha Pathak Coordinator)
Zanja - Neelam Naik, Ria Naik, Dhruv Naik, Swaroop Joglekar, Siddhi Date, Chris D'Souza, Saanvi Potnis
Dhol - Shirish Joglekar, Aniruddha Potnis, Sameer Naik, Neelam Naik, Ria Naik, Dhruv Naik, Suhas Shelukar, Ramesh Iyer, Paresh
Birla, Shital Vibhute, Vrushali Inamdar
Tasha - Harshad Abhyankar, Rishabh Abhyankar, Rahul Joglekar, Manas Date, Puja Samant, Anuya Prabhudesai, Sanjit Shelukar,
Chinmay Vibhute, Riya Palkar, Tejas Priyadarshi, Shreyash Ranjan, Shubham Railkar, Ivan D'Souza, Mihir Vedanti, Riddhi Date
Suvarna Gujare (Choreographer)- Sara Gujare, Shreeya Varkhedkar, Elva Vibhute, Dhruti Kurhekar, Keya Dahale, Sailee Shetye, Atharva
Haridas, Arina Krishna
Rupam Sigh (Choreographer)- Saloni Jog, Simran Kamal Behl, Forum Patel, Anika Sheth, Riddhima Shahapurkar, Lahari Sundaresan,
Manya Mehta, Mishika Mohanty, Anusri Murugasundaran, Saloni Pandit, Aavani Sitapara, Swara Desai
Sanyukata Jyoti & Leela Saran (Choreographers)- Paras, Abhirup, Athilesh, Pranav, Locky, Aayren, Aarushi, Jananni, Krita, Naija, Jijee,
Pragya, Manasvi, Bhattu, Krista
Gitali Karandikar-Palnitkar (Choreographer)- Advay Palnitkar, Chinmay Sapre, Devesh Waghmare, Jay Apte, Jeet Satpute, Vineet
Palsule, Viraj Kamble, Satvik Mankar, Aaditya Patel, Prisha Palsule, Rajvi Kamble, Saanvi Waghmare, Rashi Chavan
Kanika Mathur (Choreographer)- Vidvat Gudlavalleti, Nitya Gudlavalleti, Kaavya Mathur, Anvi Jadhav, Saanvi Kumar, Simrun
Mehendiratta, Zara Mehendiratta, Shreya Apte, Tanvi Pidaparthi, Anwita Hatti, Srinidhi Poreddy
Sanyogita Apte (Choreographer)- Kavin Dinesh, Devika Sanwal, Aaron Ragi, Kashish Karkera, Arathana Alagarraja, Atharva Bhargude,
Shaurya Yadav, Shakti Reddy-Sodha, Anirudh Reddy Akula, Aarav Duggal, Ishaan Mantri, Ishika Mantri, Lohith Kumar, Sonakshi
Kumar, Kashvi Sirivelu, Akshita Pawar, Shreya Ragi, Nikhita Vyasraju, Prisha Veereddy
Sonal Makwana (Choreographer)- Riya Mishra, Aditi Agnihotri, Saanvi Patel, Reema Kalidindi, Heera Kalidindi, Shaily Verma, Anuhya
Suhas, Anisha Agrawal, Dhwani Bengali, Yashvi Patel, Misha Gupta, Ananya Jain Sangal, Anika Jain Sangal, Satwika, Manu, Jay,
Sahasrad, Sreepada, Sreevatsav, Shaguna Badhan, Arshia Chhabria, Devang Chauhan, Manasvi Chauhan, Sehaj Verma
Shilpa Bapat (Choreographer)- Suvarna Gujare, Radha Railkar, Sharmila Jog, Monalisa Vibhute, Aarti Prabhudesai, Sangeeta RajePalkar, Gitali Karandikar, Rashmi Kumar
Lezim Dance Performance - Komal Date, Geeta Shelukar, Gautami Joglekar, Madhavi Bardeskar-Nawathe, Vaishali Joglekar, Shubhra
Vedanti, Hemangini Abhyankar, Richa Kurhekar, Sandhya D'Souza, Ojaswinee Jog, Kirti Shrikhande
Chinmaya Mission - Sruthi Nalluri, Stuthi Rakothu, Esthani Nallu, Yuktha Bungatavula, Harshitha Yanamandra, Sriansh Parvatha,
Srividya Karra, Akshaya Shyamsundar, Avijith Shyamsundar, Pranathi Jammalamada, Havisha Polamreddy, Trinay Sundaresan, Lahari
Sundaresan, Sruthi Raj, Dhrithi Raj, Harshitha Suresh, Siri Matta, Hasini Matta
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1st Day Religious Program
Sunday September 4, 2016 - Ganesh Aagaman Details
10:00 AM Abhishek in Deity Hall
Ganesh Festival starts with Ganesh Abhishek of Moola Murti Ganesh in Temple. This year, it being a Sunday, you can enjoy start of festival
with this Abhishek. Also festival’s grand Ganapati Maha Abhishek is on Saturday September 10th at 9 am.
2:30 PM
Ganesh Havan (Outdoor Tent)
This is the very first activity of the Ganesh Festival on the Ganesh Chaturthi day (1st day). Our learned priests Vaithianathan-ji, Vishnu-ji,
Jayesh-ji and Seshsai-ji will invoke Lord Ganesh to come and stay with us for ten days. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Ganesh
Havan. Offerings of 108 Modakams, Durva are very welcome
4:00 PM
Ganesh Procession
Aagman (arrival) procession of Ganapati Bappa will be colorful as every year. Flags, Abdargiris will be everywhere. Devotees wearing colorful
headgear and women & children wearing their best traditional dresses will walk in the procession. Lord Ganesha, adorned with garlands will
be carried in Palkhi (palanquin) in parikrama (around the temple). Our very own Dhol –Tasha—Lezim Pathak organized by Harshad
Abhyankar will lead the procession. Children from local community will perform dances to welcome Lord Ganesha.
6:00 PM
Ganesha Pratisthapana
Priest Vaithianathan-ji will perform Ganesha Murti Pratisthapana upstairs in the deity hall. Please join the collective recitation of Ganesha
Atharvashirsha. This will be followed by Sankalpa, Archana, Rajopachar and Maha Aarti. Please inquire in Gift shop for Archana service ($11),
Archana times & Laddu Prasad.
Daily Sangeet & Nritya Seva Program (Deity Hall)
Jijee Dhinesh, Krishna Harini, Jananee
Saravaran, Akshara Iyer, Gajanan Pandit,
and Bharatiya Vidyalaya Students
Chaitanya Krishna, Vidyasankar
Sundaresan, Ajay Pandit, Manish Kurlekar,
Aniruddha Patel, Advay Palnitkar, Pooja
Samant and friends, and Tansen Haridas
Music Academy students
Anjali Talluru, Sindhu Billakanti, and
Dakshita Singh
Sneha Indrakanti, Priya Ganesh, and
Praveen Sharma
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New!
On-line Seat Reservation
No Wrist Bands ! No Long Lines !!
This year, we are introducing an Online Seat Reservation System for Auditorium Seating for the following 7 major
programs:
(1) ‘Bhawai’ on Sept 4th
(2) ‘Mathe Syame’ Dance Drama on Sept 5th
(3) Kaushiki Chakraborty Concert on Sept 6th
(4) ‘Black & White II’ Orchestra on Sept 9th
(5) Sumitra Guha Concert on Sept 10th
(6) Hindi Orchestra on Sept 11th
(7) ‘KrishnaPriya’ Dance Ballet on Sept 13th
All other programs not listed above are walk-in.
Devotees, Donors and Volunteers can reserve their seats only at
www.PhiladelphiaGaneshFestival.org
How the System Works
Each seat reservation will be offered FREE of charge. The ticket may have a face
value. However, the tickets will be free after using the coupon codes. Each
coupon code will allow the devotee to reserve a fixed number of seats. The
system will need email address and names for confirming the reservation and
seats will be allocated on first come first served basis until all seats are allocated.
After the reservation, the system will email the e-tickets in PDF files form to the
email address provided. The user will need to printout the e-tickets and bring
them to the venue for admission.
Devotee Coupon Codes
Coupon codes will be printed in the address area of the PGF brochure. The same
coupon code will be valid to reserve seats for all the programs. Reservations will
commence from 9am and end at 5pm on the day of the program. Advance
reservation is not available with the use of devotee coupon codes.
Note: Devotee Coupon Codes will be accepted only for program titles
prefixed with “Devotee_”
Donor Coupon Codes
Donors will be given coupon codes by email or manually by PGF Finance committee volunteer.
PGF Donor Coupon codes will work as a Season Pass.
$201 Family Donor : 1 Season Pass coupon code valid to reserve 4 seats for any 1 program
$501 Patron Donor : 1 Season Pass coupon code valid to reserve 4 seats for any 3 programs
$1001 Festival Sponsor : 1 Season Pass coupon code valid to reserve 4 seats for any 5 programs
$5001 Grand Sponsor: 1 Season Pass coupon code valid to reserve 4 seats for all 7 programs
The same coupon code will be valid to reserve seats for all the programs as per donor category. Reservations will
commence from August 25th and will be closed at 12 noon on the day of the program. Advance reservation is
recommended since the seats are allocated on first come first served basis.
Note: Donor Coupon Codes will be accepted only for seats from Donor section
Volunteer Coupon Codes
Volunteers will be given coupon codes by email or manually by the respective PGF committee Lead.
Volunteer Coupon codes will work as a Season Pass. Each volunteer family will be given 1 Season Pass coupon code
valid to reserve 4 seats for any 1 program. Reservations will commence from August 25th and will be closed at 12
noon on the day of the program. Advance reservation is recommended since the seats are allocated on first come first
served basis.
Note: Volunteer Coupon Codes will be accepted only for seats from Volunteer section
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New!
On-line Seat Reservation
Seating Process
Seating:
All devotees to enter the hall, 30 minutes before program start time. Seating may be by sear numbers, row numbers
or by sections marked. Devotees must seat in the seats, rows, sections as marked on the tickets.
No re-entry during first 30 minutes:
System does not recognize the exit from hall and tickets once scanned, cannot be validated again for re-entry. Exit is
allowed always. But if you exit during first 30 minutes, your already scanned tickets will not validate and door
keepers will deny you re-entry. Doors keepers will leave 30 minutes after the program starts and devotees can reenter without any restrictions.
Un-booked Seats:
All remaining seats for a program on any given day, that are un-booked till 5pm, will be marked by yellow tape
section and will be opened for walk-in devotees when all booked seats are occupied by audience.
Limited Seats:
Ganesh Festival is all about recognizing divinity in others and respecting each other. Auditorium have limited
number of seats. Not all devotees, donors and volunteers can be accommodated for a particular program. Therefore,
book only so many seats that your immediate family members need. Doing otherwise will be unfair to others. Abuse
of this policy will force us to apply convenience fee on each ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many total seats are available on this system?
Seats are available for booking only for select dates. Not all programs offered thru this system. We are offering all
seats in the hall thru this system.
Is there any refund given for donations cancelled?
Donations are non-refundable. All funds donated are used for Philadelphia Ganesh Festival and surplus if any is
used by Bharatiya Temple for other community programs.
Are the programs open to all?
Yes. Without any discrimination for age, gender, race our programs are open for all. We expect all attendees to show
respect for Hindu traditions and temple’s rules & regulations.
Why did PGF abandon the earlier open door system?
Few visitors in the past exhibited disregard for common courtesy, temple rules and displayed disorderly behavior
because of lack of understanding of Ganesh Festival’s non-commercial Mission. The fair and free seat booking
system will help orderly & timely programs.
Is there a convenience fee for the tickets?
No. Tickets are free. However, we have limited seats which are expected to be booked for & by immediate family
members. If we see people blocking large number of seats for friends and relatives, we may be forced to apply
convenience fee on each ticket to discourage the abuse.
Are there any walk-in seats kept for those who do not have internet education or access?
All our seats are available for booking on-line. Seats not booked till 5pm, will be made available for walk-ins.
Devotees who do not have access to internet are welcome to attend above referred programs.
What if ticket holder are late and come 30 minutes after the start time?
You will lose your seats. If ticket holder are late and come 30 minutes after seating start time, they will not have any
claim on the seats. As per our policy, we will offer all such unoccupied but previously booked seats to devotees
waiting in YagnaShala 30 minutes after seating start time.
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Cultural Programs
Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, 8:30 PM
Grand Opening of Ganesh Festival
Gujarati Dhamaal Comedy ‘Ramila O Ramila’
Expecting a Full House !
FREE ADMISSION & SEAT RESERVATION: (See Page 26)
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Cultural Programs
Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, 7:45 PM
Dance Double Header
Bharatnatyam, Kathak & Kuchipudi Confluence
‘Mathe Shyame’
A tribute to universal mother Devi Maa by
Ramya Ramnarayan, Shila Mehta & Vyjayanthi Kashi, Prateeksha Kashi
FREE ADMISSION & SEAT RESERVATION: (See Page 26)
Guru Ramya
Ramnarayan
is an excellent
performer,
choreographer
and a teacher who
blends tradition
with innovation.
She has studied
Bharatha Natyam
under
the
renowned lineage
of Guru Smt. Swamimalai Rajaratnam and
abhinaya (expression) under Padmabhushan
Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan. Ramya has
studied the art of wielding cymbals, from the
world renowned dancer, Dr. Padma
Subramanyam. She has also studied South
Indian Classical Music. She has won the
much coveted “Kalaimamani” and
“Nadanamamani” titles which are among the
highest honor conferred upon a performing
artist in India. The Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey have
passed a joint resolution recognizing Ramya
Ramnarayan. She is the Artistic Director of
Nrithyanjali Institute of Dance in New
Jersey.
Guru Shila Mehta
started dancing at
the age of five
under Nrityacharya
Shri Prahlad Das.
From the age of
sixteen onwards
she
spent
a
considerable
amount to time
training with Pt.
Chitresh Das, Pt.
Vijay
Shankar
and Pandit Birju Maharaj, in addition to
exposure to other eminent exponents such
as Kumudini Lakhia. Her laya and taal
training was under Taalyogi Pandit Suresh
Talwalkar.
Her background is firmly rooted in the
North Indian form of Kathak, which she has
taken to audiences across the globe
including touring India, North America,
Australia and Europe. Mehta is the founder
of Nupur Zankar Academy of Performing
Arts and Research Centre in Mumbai India,
and in New Jersey USA. The Institute is
registered with the Indian Council for
Cultural Relations, New Delhi, India.
Guru Smt. Vyjayanthi Kashi is winner of
Sangeet Natak Akademy Puraskar and had
her training under legendary Gurus like Late
Guru C R Acharya, Late Vedantham
Prahalada Sarma, Padmashree Vedantham
Satyanarayana Sharma, Bharathakala
Prapoorarna, Korada Narasimha Rao and
others.
Prateeksha Kashi is a rising star and had
her training under Guru Vyjayanthi Kashi.
At the age of thirteen, Prateeksha topped the
state in the Kuchipudi dance exams with a
distinction. Prateeksha Kashi excelled in her
studies as well. She got a gold medal and top
rank in computer science Engineering.
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Cultural Programs
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, 7:45 PM
Grand Hindustani Khayal & Light Classical Concert
By Kaushiki Chakraborty of Patiala Gharana
Accompanied by Suryaksha Deshpande on Tabla and Kedar Naphde on Harmonium
FREE ADMISSION & SEAT RESERVATION: (See Page 26)
The afficionados will be thrilled to hear Kaushiki Chakrabarty’s moving voice during
the young and graceful diva’s first concert at Philadelphia Ganesh Festival. Kaushiki
Chakraborty has been blessed with the rare gift of a melodious voice and exceptional
musical talent, which she has developed to the fullest through her arduous practice
Kaushiki-ji is recognized all over the world, as one of the foremost vocalists in classical
Indian music, capable of live performances that are nothing less than hypnotic. She largely
owes her musical excellence to the teaching of her guru, Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh,
who taught her not to separate technical virtuosity from devotion and philosophical
fulfillment.
She began her musical training under the guidance of her mother, Vidushi Chandana
Chakraborty. Her formal taalim began at the age of seven . Later, as a scholar of the ITC
–Sangeet Research Academy, between November 1992 and June 2004, she was groomed
by her father, the world-renowned Patiala vocalist, Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty. Her
prowess as a khayal singer is well known, but she is also well adept at singing light
classical’ genres like thumri, dadra, kajri, chaiti, bhajan etc. The sensitivity and musical
depth of her singing have earned her recognition as one of the brightest & best singers of
her generation and one of the greatest living performers of traditional Hindustani music.
Kaushiki Chakraborty is sought after for every major music festival in the world and has won, amongst others, the prestigious BBC World
Music Award in 2005 and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Purashkar by the Government of India.
Accompanying Kaushiki-ji on harmonium is Dr. Kedar Naphade, an accomplished
disciple of Pt. Tulsidas-ji Borkar. Kedar has performed harmonium solo and has
accompanied vocalists at numerous concerts in India, Europe and in the U.S.
including prestigious festivals and venues such as the The Lincoln Center in New
York, The Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C etc. He has also been featured
on NPR.
Accompanying on table will be Shri. Suryaksha Deshpande. Suryaksha-ji is a
disciple of renowned scholar and performer Pt. Arvind Mulgaonkar of Farrukhabad
Gharana (senior disciple of Ustad Amir Hussain Khan Sahab). He has also received
training of "Delhi Baaz" from Pt. Sudhir Mainkar - a great Musicologist - disciple of
Inam Ali Khan Sahab of Delhi Gharana. He was also felicitated with the prestigious
Pt. V.D. Paluskar Award.
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Cultural Programs
Wednesday, Sept 7 , 2016
7:45 PM: Walk-in Admission
Classical Vocal Jugalbandi by
Apoorva Gokhale & Pallavi Joshi
Thursday, Sept 8, 2016
7:45 PM: Walk-in Admission
Tale of an Era, B&W Marathi Movies
Marathi Musical Orchestra
This program is a rare treat for classical music lovers because the
performers bring unique confluence of styles from 3 great
Gharanas. Smt. Apoorva Gokhale and Smt. Pallavi Joshi are
granddaughters and direct disciples of the legendary Musician and
Guru Pt. Gajananrao Joshi, who was the doyen of three
Gharanas: Gwalior, Agra and Jaipur, greatest violin player of
Hindustani Classical Music and an undisputed grand master
of Laya - Rhythm.
Apoorva-ji initially received a sound
grooming from her grandfather Pandit
Gajananrao Joshi, who insisted to see in
her tonal perfection with just intonation
and infused a keen sense of rhythm. Later
on she received rigorous training in the
form of guru-shishya parampara under the
guidance and supervision of her uncle
Pandit Madhukarrao Joshi.
Pallavi-ji’s training started at the age of 5
from her grandfather, Pandit Gajananbuva
Joshi whose gayaki was a perfect blend of
three gharanas Gwalior, Jaipur and Agra
gharana. After the demise of Pt.
Gajananbuva Joshi, she has taken her
training from her uncle Pt. Madhukar Joshi
for more than 25 years. She has been
awarded Govt. of India National
Scholarship
for
Hindustani Classical vocal young artistes.
Accompanying on Tabla will be Shri. Sanjay
Deshpande. Sanjay was introduced to the art
of playing Tabla under Late Pt. Sabade at
Pune Bharat Gayan Samaj. Later he took
Taleem from the renowned Tabla player Pt.
Suresh Talwalkar in a Guru Shishya
Parampara. He also had the privilege of
understanding the beauty of Punjab Gharana under the guidance
of world renowned Tabla maestro Ustad Alla
Rakha Khan Saheb.
On Harmonium will be Shri. Suyog
Kundalkar. He started training in Harmonium
at the age of six from Smt.Ranjana Godse. Since
1997, he has been a devoted student of the
renowned harmonium soloist, accompanist and
musicologist Dr. Arawind Thatte.
This highly acclaimed grand musical program covers golden old
Marathi movies which inspired Bollywood and Cinema in other
parts of India for long period.
This program was a wonderful experience
for 2500 strong audience in Los Angeles
BMM Convention.
Easy to understand program for all Indian
Americans and open for all.
This musical program with video visuals
depicts the history, passage, popular music
of Marathi Cinema.
Niche Entertainment.
Highly entertaining
program full live
singing, dances,
visuals and great
acting, is written by
Sameer Kulkarni
and produced by
Milind Oak of
Starring: Swanandi Tikekar, Amit Vaze and
Rahul Solapurkar.
Singers: Jitendra Abhyankar, Swarada
Godbole, Chaitanya Kulkarni, Rama
Kulkarni.
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Wishing Everyone a Blessed Ganesh Chaturthi, and Many More To
Come
From Ranchhodbhai & Labhuben Padodara, and Family
Furlong, PA
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Jyeshtha Kanishtha Gauri Pujan
jyaoYza kxinaYza gaaOrI (mahalaXmaI) paUjaa Sept 8, 9, 10, 2016
Avahan Aavaahna (Anuradha Nakshatra) Thursday, September 8, 2016, 4:30 pm
Pujan paUjana (Jyestha Nakshatra) Friday, September 9, 2016, 4:30 pm (Haldi Kumkum After Arti)
Visarjan ivasaja_na (Mool Nakshatra) Saturday, September 10, 2016, 5:00pm
Traditional Ganesh festival is not complete without Jyestha, Kanishtha Gauri
(Mahalakshmi) puja. Gauri Puja been a tradition in Maharashtra and neighboring states.
In south, similar vratam called Shodash Uma Vratam is popular. Newly married women
return to their mother’s home and worship Jyeshtha & Kanishtha Gauris. This festival is
marked by women’s singing, dances and Haldi-Kumkum gathering to wish each other
prosperity and happiness.
Significance of Jyeshtha Kanishtha Gauri (Mahalakshmi) Pujan
Jyeshtha and Kanishtha are sisters called Mahalakshmi in Central India. They are called Gauris in Western Coastal belt. Some treat them as
mother Parvati and Lakshmi coming to earth since they dearly miss Ganesha who comes for 12 days to devotees homes. Ling Puran
(Uttarbhag ch.6) and Padma Puran (Uttarkhanda 6.116) refer Jyeshtha (Alakshmi) as an elder daughter of Ocean because she emerged first
and Kanishtha (Lakshmi) as a younger daughter who emerged later when grand ocean churning was performed by Devas and Asuras.
Alakshmi is opposite of Lakshmi. Both are said to be created by Vishnu as matter and anti-matter. Some philosophers see the troublesome
Jyeshtha as a help, developing detachment in a person while worship of Lakshmi leads to attachment. Several religious scriptures like
Streedharmapaddhati tell about a decree by Lord Vishnu that every married woman should offer small offering to Jyeshtha (Alakshmi)
before partaking food so she stays away from their home. Chaturvarga Chintamni (2.2) says that men should worship Jyeshtha to seek
prosperity for their wives and children. ShabdaKalpadruma (1.1) suggests worship of Jyeshtha before Diwali so misfortune stays away from
home. Recitation of Sri Suktam helps keep Lakshmi in the home while Alakshmi stays away. Baudhayan Grihya Sutra (Q3,Ch9) from
Taittiriya Krishna Yajurveda (800 B.C.) devotes a full chapter on Jyeshtha Pujan Vidhi. Since both are daughter of Ocean, at many places
they are brought home from a pond. Devotees are blessed by Jyeshtha when she is given an offering. A ritual visarjan on 3rd day insures
she stays away from home for the year. Kanishtha (Lakshmi) is also worshipped at the same time since she is always wanted by families for
year round prosperity and wealth. Both reside in Ashwath (Peepal) tree with MahaVishnu. We are going to set up Standing Gauris. Our
volunteers have brought special steel structures, faces and body limbs to set-up the Gauris as life size Vigrahas. Pratisthapana will be done
on 1st day. Elaborate Pujan, offering of multiple sweets, 16-vegetables etc are offered on 2nd day and Visarjan is done on 3rd day. Please
do not miss the Haldi Kumkum event for women at 7:30pm on September 10, 2016.
Haldi Kumkum Event (Gathering of Women & Girls) September 10, 2016 7:30pm
Haldi Kumkum is a fun filled bonding meeting of girls and women. Haldi and Kumkum, the most holy powders offered to Lord Vishnu
and Lakshmi, are considered auspicious. When women apply Haldi and Kumkum to each other’s forehead, they honor manifestation of
Goddess Lakshmi (Saubhagyada) in each others and wish good fortune (Saubhagya) to each others. Women drape themselves with best
Saris and Jewelry for the occasion and wear red bindi (Kumkum) on the forehead. During the event, after Haldi Kumkum is applied/
exchanged, women are greeted with offering perfume and sprinkling of rose water. A small gift given as a mark of Saubhagya. Expecting
mothers are treated even more royally and offered gifts of many sorts. Gauri Puja organizers and Bharatiya Temple invites all women for
this event. May Goddess Lakshmi bless you with ever lasting Saubhagya.
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Cultural Programs
Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, 7:45 PM
Friday Night Dhamal Orchestra
Niche Entertainment, Pune presents new program.. (Expecting FULL House)
Baaga 2
Part II
FREE ADMISSION & SEAT RESERVATION: (See Page 26)
Coming back on popular demand this new program with new singers, after successful performance of Black and White original show on the
same golden period of Hindi Cinema. Black and White” is a collage of performance on screen and stage.
Aided by mega screen audio-visuals, the performers on stage blend with the celluloid, making music come alive on stage. The presentation
format is reminiscent of a stage musical where the singers “act” the characters. The performance touches the finer aspects of the era through
the medium of music, pictures, movie clips, anecdotes and trivia.
Conceptualized Directed and presented by: Milind Oak.
Singers: Jitendra Abhyankar, Chaitanya Kulkarni, Rama Kulkarni, Mrunmayee Tirodkar.
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For Stalls and Banners: Harshada Pendharkar
harshadapgf15@gmail.com Tel: 610.233.9487
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Entertainment Programs
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2 Hindi Orchestra
Rajasthani Folk Music Program
MUDRA Dance Festival
Free Entry, Free Parking & Free Shuttles
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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi
May Lord Ganapathi
shower you with
success in all your
endeavors
Rajaram, Vijaya & Nathan Katragadda
Delaware County, PA
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108 Ksheer Kalash MahaAbhishek
Saturday, September 10, 2016, 9:30 am
Ea`I isaiÔivanaayakx 108 XaIr kxlaSa mahaAiBaYaokx
This year, devotees have an opportunity to sponsor 108 Ksheer Kalash. Ksheer
Kalash will be ceremoniously carried by sponsors around deities and will be
finally offered for Abhishek to Moola Murthy of Sri Siddhivinayak. Maha Abhishek
with Milk, Yogurt, Vibhuti, Chandan, Raktachandan, Ghee, Honey, Sugarcane
Juice and Water will be offered. The MahaAbhishek will be performed in a very
holy and spiritual atmosphere created by Rudra Chanting, Ganesh Mantra
recitation and Mangalavadyam. Devotees will get once-in-a-year opportunity to
offer Milk Abhishek to Lord Siddhivinayak and Goddess Riddhi & Siddhi.
Significance of Abhishek
Sacred Texts describe Abhishek in relation to bliss experienced by Yogis. During meditation by Yogis, Kundalini Shakti
rises from Moolaadhaara Chakra with the blessings from Ganapati. The Shakti rises further, through several other chakras
like Manipoorakam, Swaadhistaanam, Anaagadham, etc., and the Naadam and Bindu Unites (Yogam). When such a state
is reached, it is said a "Divine Nectar" (Amrut) flows from the head to the toes through all the parts of body of Yogi,
giving a pleasant feeling of Bliss (Sachchidananda). This is literally described as "Abhishek". The Ganapati
MahaAbhishek ceremony is symbolic representations of that "Sachchidananda Abishekam" for regular folks like us who
have not achieved that state yet. Let’s experience bliss and goose bumps in a very pious atmosphere, a delight to 6 senses,
created by the collective chanting of Rudram, Ganesh Beej Mantra (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah), Ganapati
AtharvaShirsha and melodious sound of Shehnai Mangalavadya, great Alankaram to Lord Ganesha, fragrance of Abhishek
offerings & dhoopam and His darshan in lighted ghee lamps of Vasal Maalai.
We are offering MahaAbhishekam using 108 Kalash filled with milk. The Kalash will be consecrated with invocation to
Lord Ganesha and Goddess Riddhi & Siddhi. Devotees who sponsor the Kalash Puja will carry the Kalash in a procession
Appeal: Please place aside wallets, purses and belts etc. made of leather, before offering milk for Abhishek or carrying
Shank. Morning ritual bath is required & traditional Indian attire is suggested. Your cooperation in this regard is greatly
appreciated.
Pushpa Alankar After Abhishek & Mangalavadyam
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Cultural Programs
Saturday, Sept 10, 2016
12 PM: Outdoor Stage
Walk-in Admission
Saturday, Sept 10, 2016
2 PM: Indoor Stage
Walk-in Admission
Popular Hindi Orchestra Popular Marathi Orchestra
A musical concert of old and new Marathi, Hindi Songs by
Famous Young Marathi
Actress, Ketaki Mategaonkar
& Famous TV personality
Suvarna Mategaonkar
If you are a music lover, you will love the songs Ketaki herself has
sung the very famous ‘ Mala Ved Laagle Premache’ which
enthralled the youngsters to the
songs which you sang for your
little ones and or heard it like
‘Pustak Nantar Vacha’. The
concert will treat you with a mix
of popular new and old hindi and
Marathi songs. Ketaki and
Suvarana will be accompanied by
4 more artist of which one is a
male Marathi singer to get the
good mix of duet and solo songs.
The keyboard and pianist Kedar
Paranjape is best in the industry
and does concert with big names
in the industry.
Come prepared to spend the entire Saturday starting with Ganesh
Abhishekam in the morning between 9am-11:30am. Also enjoy
classical Indian Satvik Vegetarian food available at the food stalls.
Enjoy shopping and top it off with this grand musical orchestra
from India.
Salimbhai’s live clarinet based Ganesha Bhajans can be enjoyed
upstairs during Ganesh MahaAbhishekam from 9am-12pm. You
will get second opportunity to enjoy his Hindi film songs on
Clarinet and Sax in the Bollywood Orchstra from 12pm-3pm.
This Hindi Orchestra group, Sargam Music from India is going to
perform on outdoor IndiaFest stage with 3000 watt power music
system so that 1000 people can attend this program.
We expect a FULL HOUSE.
Enjoy melodious songs sung by SaReGaMa fame singer, Poonam
Yadav joined by senior singer from Gujarat, Asha Sarvaiya. The
duets with Mukesh Solanki will mesmerize you.
The live play of Clarinet and Sax by famous player Salim Bhai
along with live orchestra by Mukesh Kamble on Tabla, Sanjiv
Uppal on Octopad, Ketan Parmar on keyboard and Jitu Hate on
drums will be an added attraction.
Ketaki Mategaonkar has won the first Marathi Filmfare award for
singing in 2015. She has won
many prestigious awards like
Mirchi music award, MICTA
awards etc. She has many albums
to her credit and has been singing
from her age 5. Her famous
movies as a actress are Timepass,
Shala, Kaksparsh, Arohi, Taani
and Phuntroo. She has recently
sung for the legend Ilayraja for her
upcoming Tamil Movie. She has
recently sung with famous singers
like Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya
Ghosal, Sanjeev Abhyankar,
Shaan, KK etc.
Suvarna Mategaonkar, is a well known singer who has sung solo
and duet songs in live music concerts
along with Asha Bhosale, Manna Dey,
Suresh Wadkar and many other famous
artists.
She has sung in many audio cd’s released
in Marathi and have also released her
own Marathi album. Her solo album was
nominated for best album in ‘Zee Gaurav
Puraskar’.
She is a proud mother of Ketaki
Mategaonkar has also done few concerts
with her.
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Cultural Programs
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, 3 PM
Grand Rajasthani Folk Music Concert
‘MERASI’ - Master Musicians from Rajasthan
108 standing ovations celebrated all over U.S.A.
On Outdoor Stage, Walk-in Admission
Merasi music of northwest India is a rare blend of sacred Hindu, Sufi, and folk music featuring unique instruments specific to their ancient
tradition. The ancestral roots trace back to temple and court musicians for the Maharajas and royal families of Rajasthan. This remarkable
oral tradition has passed from generation to generation as a rich
artistic legacy and a detailed genealogical record.
Since 1996, Jaisalmer Merasi troupes have performed at numerous festivals, parades, concerts, and other events, including special programs for tourists. In the last 10 years alone, the Merasi
have given 500+ public performances in India, USA and across
the globe. An ensemble of musicians spanning three generations
from Jaisalmer will perform stirring songs unfolding in a contemporary context.
Musicians performing artists are: Dr. Sarwar Khan, Akaram Khan, Ajij
Khan, Baavare Khan, Deu Khan, Moti Khan, Rasul Khan, Salim Khan,
Satar Khan
NGO Lok Kala Sagar Sansthan Director Dr. Sarwar
Khan received an honorary PHD from Maine College
of Art in 2008 for his work in the Preservation of his
community’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Merasi means ‘those who carry the inheritance’ and
refers to their legacy as storytellers of local history. Merasi’s claim to be coming from Lord Krishna’s blood line. While the community is identified as Sunni Muslim, they sing
Lord Krishna’s songs, provide music at Hindu shrines, temples, festivals, and within other ritual contexts. Most Merasi
worship the local Hindu Sati Goddess, Rani Bhatiyani Sa.
Carrying a unique musical legacy of over 38 generations, the Merasi endure the burden of a caste system labeled as
‘Manganiyaar’, meaning beggar. Defiled for touching the skins of dead animal on their instruments, they were scorned as
‘untouchables’. Despite daily prejudices, they persist in their roles as oral genealogists, storytellers, and musicians. Bharatiya Temple &
PGF which follow the philosophy of equality & divinity among humanity, will extend warm welcome to these Merasi brothers with open
arms and will felicitate them for the musical services performed for 38 generations. This will sure help these brothers live well with their
motto, “MANGANIYAR NO MORE, PROUD TO BE MERASI!” All proceeds of this event will go to Merasi School.
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Cultural Programs
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, 7:45 PM
FREE ADMISSION & SEAT RESERVATION: (See Page 26)
Vidushi Sumitra Guha brings to music a rare stream of singing that make her listeners aspire for a
better quality of life. Her concerts are counted as ‘experiences’ that bear the stamp of exclusive
musical devotion. Her first tutor was her mother, who imbued music with a spiritual fervor. At the
age of 11, she began her formal education in Carnatic Music under the acclaimed S. R. Janakiraman
(Sangeetha Vidwan). After completing her pre-university course, Sumitraji went to Vishwa Bharati
University in Shantiniketan to do her graduation in Philosophy. It is here that she found herself
getting drawn to Hindustani music. In 1964, Sumitraji started learning Hindustani Classical music
under none other than Pt. A. Kanan and Vidushi Malobika Kanan. She assimilated both their
styles in her music, and later received instruction from Pt. Sushil Kumar Bose, the accomplished
disciple of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. She thus became the first Andhra woman musician to sing
Hindustani Classical.
She sings Annamacharya kirtanas in Hindustani Style and Tirumala Tirupathy Devasthanam has
recorded her Annamayya Sankirtanas in 1986. She has been conferred with the prestigious National
Award of PADMASHRI in 2010 for her distinctive contribution to Art by the President of India.
She has founded the Sumadhur Hansadhwani School of Music where music is imparted in
the Guru Shishya Parampara style.
Pt. Samir Chatterjee is a virtuoso Tabla player of India. He travels widely across the world throughout the
year performing in numerous festivals as a soloist or with other outstanding musicians from both Indian and
western musical traditions. Samir performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway in 2007 and
also performed a few times at the United Nations General Assembly. Since June, 2008 Samir has been
working relentlessly towards the musical revival of Afghanistan. Chatterjee began his studies early with Pandit
Bankim Ghosh, Pt. Balaram Mukherjee, Pt. Rathin Dhar and Mohammad Salim. His later formation as a
musician occurred under the guidance of Pt. Amalesh Chatterjee (since 1966) and Pt. Shyamal Bose (since
1984). All of Samir's teachers have been from the Farrukhabad Gharana (school) of Tabla-playing, which he
now represents. In concert Samir has accompanied many of India's greatest musicians including Pt. Ravi
Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Pt. Jasraj, Pt. Nikhil Banerjee, Pt. V.G. Jog, Pt. Shivkumar
Sharma, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, M. S. Gopalakrishnan, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan,
Smt. Lakshmi Shankar, Ustad Ashis Khan, Ustad Shujat Khan, Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty, Ustad Rashid Khan, Pt.
Tejendra N. Mazumdar, Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya, to name only a few. He has authored a comprehensive
654-page book entitled ‘A Study of Tabla’ and a guide book to Indian music titled ‘Music of India’.
Pankaj Mishra is blessed to be born into a great lineage. Great grandson of Sarangi virtuoso late Pandit
Saraju Prasad Mishra, Grandson of late Pandit Mahadeo Prasad Mishra, and Son of Shri Satya Narayan Mishra,
Pankaj Mishra. Thus he was trained from an early age by the renowned Sarangi player of the famous Banaras
Gharana, late Pandit Mahesh Prasad Mishra. Pankaj Mishra has received the mantle of his musical forebears
with the greatest respect and humility whilst working diligently to earn the reputation of an accomplished
representative of an impressive and unique musical family. At a very young age Pankaj has created a style of his
own confirming him of a bright, promising future. He has accompanied great Tabla Maestros like Late Pt.
Shyamal Bose, Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri, Pt. Aninda Chatterjee, Pt. Sankha Chatterjee, Pt. Kumar Bose, Ustad
Tari Khan, Ustad Sabir Khan, Pt. Samir Chatterjee, Pt. Subhankar Banerjee. He has accompanied great vocal
maestros like Vidushi Girija Devi, Late Vidushi Purnima Chaudhury, Ustad Raza Ali Khan, Pt. Dinanath
Mishra, the Ghazal King Gulam Ali, Ustad Mahmood Sabri of the Great Sabri Brothers of Pakistan. He
accompanied dance maestros like Pt. Birju Maharaj and Pt. Chitres Das. He is also a regular accompanist to
music in films and televisions in India & in Hollywood.
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Ganesh Vivah, Sunday Sept 11, 2016 10 am
The Groom, Lord Mayureshwar
Significance of Vivah (Kalyanam) in Hindu Tradition
The Hindu Vivah (Wedding) Ceremony has a number of rituals and religious steps. These steps have deep significance. However
since many people do not know the significance, they try to speed up the rituals and do not give a deserving importance. In
Hindu tradition, wedding is much more than just bride and the groom taking vows to belong to one another eternally. Marriage is
considered the strongest social bond where two families join. The ceremony is conducted according to the ancient Vedic
wisdom. Amongst Hindus, marriage is meant to merge two souls into one harmonious whole, as the Bride and Groom enter
Grihasthashram (home life). It is a colorful event, with a lifelong promise between two individuals and their families. Devataa
Vivahas have some steps that are different than Human Vivah, but such weddings of deities are performed to insure that our
next generation gets blessed with a deep knowledge of significance of wedding steps and their own path of married life becomes
free of obstacles.
Reference for Ganesh Vivah (Kalyanam) in Puranas
Some consider Ganesha as a brahmachari. However, Shiv Puran, Ganesh Puran have ample references of Lord Mayureshwar, an
incarnation of Lord Ganesha in Tretayuga getting married with Lord Brahma’s twin daughters, Goddesses Riddhi & Siddhi.
Ganesha is said to be blessed with two sons Shubh & Labh. Ganesh Puran mentions that whoever performs Ganesha, Riddhi,
Siddhi Vivaha, Lord Ganesha blesses them with boons from Riddhi & Siddhi. Some may ask why does Ganesha has 2 wives
when having 2 wives is not an acceptable practice today. Goddess Siddhi (power to work hard) acts on Ganesha’s commands and
performs any hard task very easily. However, unless you have intellect (Riddhi which signifies a power to think and make right
choices) to go along with your physical energy (Siddhi) , one can not achieve a welfare of family and the mankind. To
demonstrate this fact, our scriptures tell this story of Ganesha having 2 wives.
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Vijay Yatra & PGF YComm
Dhol-Tasha Pathak in Ganesh Vivah Vijay Yatra, 12:00 noon
After the wedding of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Riddhi, Siddhi is performed, the newly married deities go out around the town
in Vijay Yatra. The Ganas, whose Adhipati is Ganesha, dance with joy with full zeal and Jallosh. This is a once in lifetime
opportunity to transform in to Ganas and dance for Ganapati with zest and zing. The rapid fire Tasha beats of our Dhol Tasha
bands will electrify everyone. The procession will be led by our won PGF’s Dhol Tasha band led by Tasha Master, Harshad
Abhyankar. Harshad is ably supported on Dhol by Shirish Joglekar, Aniruddha Potnis, Paresh Birla, Sachin Prabhudesai, Sameer
Naik, Neelam Samant and by Rishabh Abhyankar & Rahul Joglekar on Tasha. PGF band has performed at Penns Landing and
various other festivals in greater Philadelphia.
Ganapati Bappa Moraya!
Mangal Murty Moraya !!
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Cultural Programs
Every
year, Philadelphia
Festival
and Bharatiya
Temple
Every year, Philadelphia Ganesh Festival and Bharatiya
Temple
invite selectedGanesh
Indian dance
schools
for receiving
invite
selected
Indian
dance
schools
for
receiving
felicitation
felicitation for great service they are rendering to our community by imparting the lessons in Indian classical dance to for great
service
are rendering
to our
community
byasimparting
lessons
hundreds of students in the Tri-State area. Senior Students
fromthey
invited
dance schools
perform
dances
a Seva tothe
Lord
in Indian classical dance to hundreds of students in the Tri-State area.
Ganesha in the Mudra Dance Festival.
Senior Students from invited dance schools perform dances as a Seva
Following Gurus and their respective schools are invitedtothis
year:Ganesha in the Mudra Dance Festival.
Lord
Prerna School Of Dance — Guru : Lakshmi Raghavan Following Gurus and their respective schools are invited this year:
Mrs. Lakshmi Raghavan is the artistic director of Prerna School ofPrerna
Dance School
which is based
in Yardley,
PA.: She
specializes
in teaching Bharatnatyam
Of Dance
— Guru
Lakshmi
Raghavan
in the Pandanallur style. The schools also offer folk and Bollywood dance classes. They will be performing Ganesh Stuthi & Thillana.
Mrs. Lakshmi Raghavan is the artistic director of Prerna School of Dance which is
basedRojulpati
in Yardley, PA. She specializes in teaching Bharatnatyam in the
Nruthya Shobha Kuchipudi Dance Academy — Guru : Neela
Pandanallur style. The schools also offer folk and Bollywood dance classes. They
Nruthya Shobha Kuchipudi Dance Academy was founded by Guruwill
Neela
Rojulpati (Disciple
Dr. Shobha
Naidu) in King of Prussia. Neelaji teaches
be performing
GaneshofStuthi
& Thillana.
Kuchipudi in Dr. Vempati China Satyam's style with an emphasis on imparting the art form to her students and continuing the rich culture and
traditions of India. They are performing Hari Hara Gajamukha and Om Namashivaya.
Nruthya Shobha Kuchipudi Dance Academy — Guru : Neela Rojulpati
Nruthya School
Aakriti
Shobha Kuchipudi
Of DanceDance
— Guru
Academy
: Urmiwas
Samadar
founded by Guru Neela Rojulpati (Disciple of Dr. Shobha Naidu) in King of Prussia. Neelaji teaches
Kuchipudi in Dr. Vempati China Satyam's style with an emphasis on imparting the art form to her students and continuing the rich culture and
Aakriti is a group of vibrant and versatile dancers led by danseuse, Urmi Samadar. Aakriti creates compelling productions by integrating the energy
traditions of India. They are performing Hari Hara Gajamukha and Om Namashivaya.
of Kathak, charm of Odissi, and splendor of Bharatanatyam. Urmi and her troupe have performed in prestigious conferences, educational and social
causes in US and Canada. Team will perform a medley of Kathak, Bharatanatyam and Odissi.
Aakriti School Of Dance — Guru : Urmi Samadar
Tarang
Guru
: Mitali
Das led by danseuse, Urmi Samadar. Aakriti creates compelling productions by integrating the energy
Aakriti is Dance
a group School
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music
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based fitness routines.
They will be performing a medley of catchy upbeat songs.
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dance and music in her students. Mitali also runs Bollywood dance based fitness routines. They
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be performing
a medley
catchy
upbeat songs.
Nataraja
Performing
Artsof of
Philadelphia
— Guru : Mrs. Sunanda Akula
The school is dedicated to fostering and presenting Indian classical dance through Kuchipudi traditions.
Shivsai Kala Niketan — Guru : Ranjani Ajit
Nupur
Academyvarious
— Guru
: Reshma
Dhopte They will be performing Kummi &
DancersDance
will be performing
dances
in Bhartnatayam.
Kollattam.
Nupur Dance Academy was started in Chesterfield, NJ USA with a mission to teach the art of expression using various dance forms based in the
Indian
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in North America.
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—cultural
Guru :heritage
Mrs. Sunanda
Akula Reshma Dhopte has been the heart and soul of the Academy
since day one. Reshma has undergone training in the classical Bharata Natyam style at Kalavardhini/Nrityangan in Pune India for 7 years under the
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traditions.
Rita Dance Academy — Guru : Mrs. Rita Sharma & her daughter Sanchita Sharma
Nupur Dance Academy — Guru : Reshma Dhopte
Rita Dance Academy founded by Guru Rita Sharma is the premier center of excellence in Indian Performing Arts with an emphasis on the Kathak
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tradition. We strive to keep alive the Indian cultural heritage in North America. Reshma Dhopte has been the heart and soul of the Academy
Pennsylvania.
since day one. Reshma has undergone training in the classical Bharata Natyam style at Kalavardhini/Nrityangan in Pune India for 7 years under the
guidance
of Shrimati
Tulshibagwale.
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dances. by Rita Sharma and Sanchita Sharma, “Dholi taro dhol
An enthusiastic
groupUttara
of dancers
will be performing
dances choreographed
baje” is a folk dance, “Hoto pe aasi baat” is a Kathak based dance & “Bhor Aaa Hi Gya Andheara” is a Kathak based semi classical dance.
Rita Dance Academy — Guru : Mrs. Rita Sharma & her daughter Sanchita Sharma
Rita Dance Academy founded by Guru Rita Sharma is the premier center of excellence in Indian Performing Arts with an emphasis on the Kathak
traditions that developed in northern states of India. Established in 2003, this unique institution has several branches in New Jersey and
Pennsylvania. An enthusiastic group of dancers will be performing three dances choreographed beautifully by Rita Sharma and Sanchita Sharma,
“Dholi taro dhol baje” is a folk dance, “Hoto pe aasi baat” is a Kathak based dance & “Bhor Aaa Hi Gya Andheara” is a Kathak based semi classical
dance.
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Cultural Programs
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, 7:45 PM
ADMISSION & SEAT RESERVATION: (See Page 26)
Enjoy Bollywood night with brother-sister duo, Abhijit Pachegaokar and
Shweta Ranade-Pachegaokar after gap of 6 years. Both of them have
undergone a Hindustani Classical Training from their guru, Shri.
Satyanarayan Mishra-ji from Mumbai. They have given over 108
performances in India and USA with renowned artists like Bappi Lahiri,
Sadhana Sargam, Kumar Sanu, Kavitha Krishnamoorthy, Malhar Udhas,
Sudesh Bhosle, Kunal Ganjawala and Sapana Mukherjee.
The organizer Ajit Pachegaokar is a
renowned guitarist who has worked in
Bollywood for more than 35 years with
some of the most well known music
directors such as Laxmikant Pyarelal,
Kalyanji-Anandji, R.D.Burman and Bappi Lahiri. He has performed with legends
like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle to Sunidhi Chauhan.
Joining Mr. Pachegaokar in this orchestra are Brij Joshi,
Deepak Gundani on Tabla and master Dhol player Ganesh
Jagtap. They will provide non-stop musical hungama for
audience to dance all along till the end. Popular new and old
Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi songs will be presented.
The anchor for the program is going to be Ms. Trisha Mukhopadhyay. She is popular radio
jockey for EBC radio in NJ. Whether opening the general session, introducing performers,
entertaining between official presentations, her charm and gracious introductions provide
smooth transitions delivering amazement, laughter and motivation in a memorable interactive
experience. She is the penultimate in the master of ceremonies genre.
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Best wishes to all Ganesha Devotees!
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Cultural Programs
Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, 7:45 PM
Grand Hindustani Classical Concert
By Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar of Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana,
Accompanied by Bharat Kamat on Tabla and Niranjan Lele on Harmonium
FREE Walk-in Admission
Born into a lineage of Sanskrit scholars and classical musicians, Raghunandan-ji began his
formal study of music in Mumbai under the tutelage of the late Pandit Vasantrao
Kulkarni. Six years later, he commenced training with the doyen of the Jaipur-Atrauli
gharana, Gaan Saraswati Smt. Kishori Amonkar. Over the next 20 years up to the year
2000, under Kishori-ji’s keen guidance, he worked painstakingly to imbibe her complex and
unique musical style through rigorous daily riyaaz. During this time, Raghunandan was also
fortunate to learn from Kishori-ji’s mother and guru, the late Gaan Tapaswini Smt.
Mogubai Kurdikar, who had learned directly from the late Sangeet Samrat Ustad
Alladiya Khan, founder of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. gharana. By training with both
Mogubai-ji and Kishori-ji, Raghunandan achieved an authenticity in many aspects of
the Jaipur-Atrauli style - a full throated akaar, dazzling taans, a sophisticated use of
techniques such as meend and gamak, and a clever grasp of the intricacies of layakari.
Bharat Kamat is one of India’s leading tabla artists who has been well received not only
by discerning audiences but also by the lay listener. At the tender age of five, Bharat
started learning tabla from his father, Pt. Chandrakant Kamat who himself has been a
devoted disciple of Pt. Samata Prasad of the Benaras gharana. Clarity, purity of theka
and his tone have made Bharat a musician par excellence. His accompaniment clearly
reflects a deep understanding of the musical requirements of various gharanas in khyal
music. His equal mastery in accompanying thumri, dadra, natyasangeet, sugam sangeet
has earned him repute as a very versatile artist. Over the Bharat attributes his musical
maturity to Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, with years, whom he has accompanied for more than
nineteen years.
Niranjan Lele has gained as a fine Harmonium Player at an
early age, being the disciple of the renowned harmonium
maestro Pandit Tulsidas Borkar. He had early lessons in music from Shashikant
Shembekar, Smt. Joshi whereby he obtained the Sangeet Visharad (Bachelor’s degree in
music) from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Basically trained in the North
Indian (Hindustani) Classical Music Tradition, He has accompanied several musicians in
India and abroad. He also had the opportunity of working with many eminent musicians
like Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Ustad Zakir Hussain,
Vidushi Girija Devi, Pandit Birjoo Maharaj, Gaansaraswati Kishori Amonkar and others.
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Cultural Programs
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, 7:45 PM
‘KrishnaPriya’ Kathak, Odissi and Folk Dance Ballet
FREE ADMISSION & SEAT RESERVATION: (See Page 26)
This dance ballet has been specially created by renowned Dancer Choreographer and
Bollywoood Actress, Aditi Bhagwat, for VHP of America’s Support A Child Program.
By arranging this program, Philadelphia Ganesh Festival is fulfilling its social mission of
helping poor and needy, by sponsoring yearly care cost for about 10 Children from
backward parts of India. We appeal to donors to bless this noble cause by their support
for poor children in India and donate $251 per child thru Support A Child Program. The
program will include dances on themes like Durga, Ram-Sita, Radha-Krishna-Meerabai,
Shiva-Parvati, Ganesha. Also included are dances to instrumentals, tarana, thumri, bhajans
and pure technical Kathak dance.
A Kathak exponent from India, Aditi
Bhagwat is a disciple of the Padmashri
awardee Dr. Roshan Kumari and
represents the Jaipur-style of this Indian
classical dance form. She has also been
under the able guidance of danseuse
Nandita Puri. Having earned a masters
degree in psychology, Aditi has also
acquired masters in dance or Nritya Alankar from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune. She is
an A-grade artist of Doordarshan Kendra and is on the panel of the Indian Council of
Cultural Relations (ICCR). She has received the title Nalanda Nritya Nipun from the
Nalanda Dance and Research Academy, Mumbai. As a dancer, she has enthralled audiences
not only in India but also in countries like USA, Australia, London, France, Spain,
Germany, Portugal, Poland, New Zealand, and Hungary.
An impressive command over the strikingly diverse idioms of Creative dance, Indian Folk
and Kathak, a keen sensitivity towards light design, an eye for costume design, and an
undying love for performance has made Sushant Jadhav a choreographer-dancer-director
of credibility. Sushant received initial
guidance in Kathak from Gurumaa late
Sushri Madhurita Sarang. He has
received training in the Uday Shankar
style of dance under the legendary dancerchoreographer Sachin Shankar under the
Ballet Unit, Mumbai. And later under
renowned Kathak choreographer Guru Smt. Kumudini Lakhia at her dance institute
‘Kadamb’ in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Harshada Jambekar is a disciple of prominent Kathak Gurus Dr. Smt. Manjiri Deo,
Pt. Vasantrao Ghadge & Pt. Mukundraj Deo. Kathak exponent and A graded
Doordarshan artist who has performed Kathak in Kathak-Laavni jugalbandi with
prominent artist Aditi Bhagwat in several cultural festivals like “Celebrate Bandra 2014” as
a part of Bandra festival. Kathak in 21st Gopikrishna Sangeet Mahotsava 2014, Thane
organized by Shree Ganesh Cultural Academy. Several Kathak shows on Zee TV, Kathak
ballet on Doordarshan, presented Kathak in Odissi, Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi and
Kathak fusion.
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Ganapati Bappa Moraya!!!
Best Wishes
From
Gujare Family
Rajesh, Suvarna, Isha & Sara Gujare
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Cultural Programs
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016
7:45 PM: Walk-in Admission
Classical-JAZZ Fusion Concert
Expecting FULL HOUSE
J.A.S.S. Quartet is a collaboration deeply rooted in Indian classical/
folk and jazz/hip hop. Having trained with master artists in Indian
classical and jazz this group seeks to find a space for the classical and
the contemporary worlds to come together in a unique and unified
soundscape. A dynamic and exciting blend of Carnatic Raga, North
Indian folk and classical rhythms, and jazz's harmonic structure create
a distinctly evocative sound.
Aditya Prakash, an award winning American born Indian classical
vocalist, has been training in Carnatic classical vocal since the age of 8
and began performing solo vocal concerts at age 12. Aditya trained
under master Gurus in Chennai, India (PS Narayanswami and Palai
Ramachandran). Aditya was fortunate to be one of the youngest
musicians, at age 16, to tour and perform with legendary Sitar Maestro
Pandit Ravi Shankar. Aditya has also collaborated with stellar
musicians Anoushka Shankar, Karsh Kale and Salim Merchant to name
a few.
Salar Nader is one of the most sought after young percussionists of
his generation. At age seven he began studying with the legendary
tabala virtuoso, Ustad Zakir Hussain, who considers Nader as one of
his most talented protégés ever
Shiva Ramamurthi is a disciple of Violin Maestro Delhi P. Sunder
Rajan. He has been under the guidance of his guru, Shri Delhi P.
Sunder Rajan since 2001. He has performed in various venues
throughout the U.S. and India, including a series of concerts during the
2011 December season in Chennai. Other than Carnatic Music, Shiva
has also learned Western Classical violin.
Julian Le started playing piano at the age of 3 under guidance of his
parents. During his years at UCLA on a full jazz studies scholarship he
created his CD “Lost and Found,” and also formed the Le J Trio
ensemble. He had the opportunity to tour Europe as part of UCLA’s
Jazz Ambassadors and to perform at JazzReggae Festival.
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Visarjan - Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 - 5:00 pm onwards
The last day of the Ganesh Festival is a sad day for most devotees because today is the day we have to bid adieu to Lord
Ganesha. He is going back to his abode with a promise to come back again early next year. Is he really? We all know the Lord
lives in our heart every second. So, we may be feeling sad because the festival was such a good time for every one. For 12 days,
Ganesha occupies every corner of our lifestyle. We get up thinking of him and his festival. For 12 days, every evening, it has
become a second nature to drive to the Bharatiya Temple with everyone in the family, perform Aarti, partake of Mahaprasad with
friends, offer seva and enjoy the musical programs till 11 pm. For 12 days our children thought Bharatiya Temple as their second
home. Who will not like a place where one can meet all their friends and hangout with them while absorbing the cultural and
religious values? We are thankful to Lord Ganesha to bring these 12 days of fun, festivity and fulfilment in our lives. Let us now
give Him our salutations and appeal to come back early next year. He always listens to any sincere appeal.
5:00 pm Uttar Puja
Our priests will be offering the final puja of Lord Ganesha and appeal to
him to bless our community with prosperity and peace, bless our children
with skills to make right choices.
6:00 pm Felicitation of Priests and Volunteers
Our priests have performed Lord Ganesha’s Rajopachar very sincerely for
12-days. Our volunteers worked hard from the month of May. So, we are
going to felicitate the priests and 4 lead volunteers along with their
respective spouses on this day. The 4 lead volunteers will receive the
felicitation on behalf of all volunteers.
Visarjan Procession
Lord Ganesha will be taken in Palkhi lovingly all around the temple complex. Children will perform farewell dances with slogan
of “Ganapati Bappa Moraya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavakar Yaa”. Dhol-Tasha Pathak will lead the festival. At dusk, caravan will leave
to the pond on Stump road to do final immersion of Lord Ganesha’s vigraha in the water.
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|| Aqa gaNapatyaqava_SaIYaao_painaYata\ ||
* Bad`M kxNao_iBa: SaRNauyaama dovaa: | Bad`M paSyaomaaXaiBaya_ja~aa: |
isqarOrMgaOstauYTuvaaM sastanaUiBa: | vyaSaoma dovaihtaM yadayau:| svaista na [nd`ao
vaRÔEa`vaa: | svaista na: paUYaa: ivaEvavaoda: | svaista nastaaXyaao_
AirYTnaoima: | svaista naao baRhspaitad_Qaatau ||
* Saainta: Saainta: Saainta: ||
om bhadram karNebhih sruNuyama devaha |
bhadram pasyemaksabhiryajatraha |
sthirairangaistustuvam sastanubhih |vyasema
devahitam yadayuh | svasti na indro vrddhasravaha
| svasti nah pusa visvavedaha | svasti nastarksyo
aristanemih | svasti no brhaspatirdadhatu || om
shantih shantih shantih ||
Aum! Let us listen with our ears to that which is auspicious,
adorable one. Let us perceive with our eyes what is holy and
auspicious. With strong, stable body and limbs, may we seek
the divine grace and accept the noble order of all our life.
* namastao gaNapatayao | tvamaova pa`tyaXaM tatvamaisa | tvamaova koxvalaM
kxtaa_#isa | tvamaova koxvalaM Qataa_#isa | tvamaova koxvalaM htaa_#isa |
tvamaova sava_M KailvadM ba`Ýaisa | tvaM saaXaadatmaa#isa inatyama\ ||1||
om namaste gaNapataye | tvameva pratyaksam
tatvamasi |tvameva kevalam kartaasi | tvameva
kevalam dhartaasi| tvameva kevalam hartaasi |
tvameva sarvam khalvidam brahmaasi | tvam
saksadatmaasi nityam ||1||
Ganesha, Salutations to YOU, YOU are actually A Brahma
Tattvam. Only because YOU bless an action, it happens. Only
YOU are the ONE who holds us from falling, Only YOU remove
obstacles and ignorance. YOU are the Brahman, the ultimate
divine power. YOU are the soul that is part of everything.
PtaM vaicma | satyaM vaicma ||2||
rutam vachmi | satyam vachmi ||2||
The great sage Ganaka is speaking the divine truth.
Ava tvaM maama\ | Ava vaWtaarma\ | Ava Ea`aotaarma\ | Ava dataarma\ |
Ava Qaataarma\ | AvaanaUcaanamava iSaYyama\ | Ava paEcaa$aata\ | Ava
paurstaata\ | Avaao$ara$aata\ | Ava diXaNaa$aata\ | Ava caaoQvaa_$aata\ |
AvaaQara$aata\ | sava_taao maaM paaih paaih samantaata\ ||3||
ava tvam maam | ava vaktaaram | ava shrotaaram
|ava dataaram | ava dhaataaram |
avaanuchaanmava shishyam | ava paschaattaat |
ava purasttaat |avotarattaat | ava daksiNattaat |
ava chordhvattaat | avaadharaattaat | sarvoto mam
pahi pahi samantaat ||3||
I surrender to you, Lord Ganesha. You are the speaker. You are
the listener. You are the giver. You are the sustainer. I am your
disciple. Protect me from the front and back. Protect me from
the north and the south, from above and below. Protect me
from all directions.
tvaM vaaÈ\mayastvaM icanmaya: | tvamaanandmayastvaM ba`Ýmaya:|
tvaM saiccadanandaiÓtaIyaao#isa | tva pa`tyaXaM ba`Ýaisa |
tvaM &aanamayaao iva&aanamayaao#isa ||4||
tvam vangmayastvam chinmayah |
tvamaanandamayastvam brahmamayah | tvam
sachchidaanandaadvitiyosi |tvam praryaksham
brahmaasi | tvam jnanamayo vijnanamayosi ||4||
You are the real speech and you are the real awakening. You
are the real spirit of joy. You are the real universal divine
knowledge. You are the incomparable everlasting real supreme
joy. You are the perceptible/actual divine substance) or as
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cause of the universe or an enigma. You are the actual
knowledge and actual science and intelligence. (the meaning of
science is spiritual experience)
sava_M jagaiddM tva$aao jaayatao | sava_M jagaiddM tva$aistaYzita |
sava_M jagaiddM tvaiya layamaoYyaita | sava_M jagaiddM tvaiya pa`tyaoita |
tvaM BaUimarapaao#nalaao#inalaao naBa: | tvaM catvaair vaaWpadaina ||5||
sarvam jagadidam tvatto jaayate | sarvam
jagadidam tvattastishthati |sarvam jagadidam tvayi
layameshyati | sarvam jagadidam tvayi pratyeti |
tvam bhumiraapo nalo nilo nabah |tvam chatvaari
vaakpadaani ||5||
The whole world is produced from you. The whole world exists
because of you. The whole world merged into you. The whole
world again one can experience in only you. You are the Earth,
water, air, fire and sky (the panchamahabhutas-the five
elements). You are the four states of speeches. Sounded soul
which is the origin of the Lord Ganesha is the self existent
everlasting unexpressed total universal divine knowledge. The
three states creation, maintenance (taking care) and
destruction are originated from Lord Ganesha (Matter is
originated from sound. The protons, neutrons and electrons are
made up of atom. Atom is made from matter.) Proton, the
creator (God Brahma), neutron the care-taker (God Vishnu) and
electron the destructor (God Shiva). The five elements are
originated from Lord Ganesha. From Ether the air is originated,
from air the fire is originated, from fire the water is originated,
from water the earth is originated. A human being is also
originated from these five elements by processing cosmic
energy. Lord Ganesha is the self existent original sounded soul.
The knowledge of sound is visible or invisible. We can hear it
but cannot see or feel it. Lord Ganesha (sound) is soul and the
universe is the body. The source of words is from Lord Ganeshathe original sound. The four states of speeches are para,
pashyanti, madhyama and vaikhari. The place of para is deep
down inside the region of naval. The place of pashyanti is in the
heart. The 'Madhyanma' is the throat and 'Vaikhari' is the
movement of tongue and lips. It means the presence of Lord
Ganesha (sound) is present in all the objects in the world.
tvaM gauNa~ayaataIta: | tvaM doh~ayaataIta: | tvaM kxala~ayaataIta: |
tvaM maUlaaQaarisqataao#isa inatyama\ | tvaM SaiWta~ayaatmakx:| tvaaM yaaoiganaao
Qyaayainta inatyama\ | tvaM ba`Ýa tvaM ivaYNaustvaM r]d`stvaimand`stvamaignastvaM
vaayaustvaM saUya_stvaM cand`maastvaM ba`ÝBaUBau_va: svaraoma\ ||6||
tvam gunNatrayaatitah | tvam dehatrayaatitah |
tvam kalatrayaatitah |tvam mulaadhaarasthitosi
nityam |tvam saktitrayaatmakah |tvaam yogino
dhyaayanti nityam |tvam brahma tvam
vishNustvamrudrastvamindrastvamagnistvam
vayustvam suryastvam chandramaastvam brahma
bhurbhuvah svarom ||6||
You are beyond the three human qualities (Raj, Satva, and
Tam). You are beyond thethree human states (waking,
dreaming and deep sleep). You are beyond the three states of
bodies (gross, stable and causal). You constantly exist in the
place 'Muladhara' in human body. You are the three powers/
Shakti (required for creation, preservation and destruction).
The sages always meditate on Lord Ganesha. You are Brahma,
you are Vishnu, you are Rudra, you are Indra, you are Agni/God
of Fire, you are Vayu/God of Air, you are Surya/Sun, you are
Chandra/Moon, you are the Brahma (an organism from all living
being) and the Earth, the Sky, the Heaven and the OM. Human
being has three types of qualities- Satva, Raj, and Tam. Satva
means Satvik means pure, holy or God fearing. A person, who is
satvik, has always pure, noble clear thoughts. He is always well
behaved well mannered thinking for others. Any type of bad
elements could not disturb him. 'Rajogna' means passionate. A
person always thinks about what profit he will get if will do
anything. He always accepts positive results as per his thinking.
If he doesn't achieve it he gets disturb. Could not keep control
on his thoughts and mind. 'Tamasi' means hot headed irascible.
A person is very hot tempered, selfish, his thoughts and his
world are around eating, drinking, sleeping. They hurt to
others; never take care for anybodies feelings and duties
towards anybody. Lord Ganesha is beyond these three gunas.
Lord Ganesha always exists in place of 'Muladhara'. According to
the yoga there are seven 'Chakras'(states) in human body. These
'Chakras' are situated in various parts of the body. Through
meditation a person can awake the power of thinking of body,
correct decision power, through the power of kundalini which is
in the 'Muladhara'. Lord Ganesha the supreme power is situated
in 'Muladhara'.
gaNaaidM paUva_mauccaaya_ vaNaa_idM stadnantarma\ | Anausvaar: partar:|
AQao_ndulaisatama\ | taaroNa PÔma\ | eta$ava manausvar}pama\ | gakxar:
paUva_r}pama\ | Akxarao maQyamar}pama\ | AnausvaarEcaantyar}pama\ | ibandur]
$arr}pama\ | naad: sanQaanama\ | saMihtaa sainQa: | saOYaa gaNaoSaivaÒa |
gaNakx PiYa: | inacaRd\gaaya~aICnd:| gaNapaitado_vataa |
* gaM gaNapatayao nama: ||7||
gaNaadim purvamuchchaarya
varnadimstadanataram | anusvarah paratarah |
ardhendulsitam | taren riddham | etattva
manusvarupam | gakaarah poorvaroopam | akaaro
madhyam roopam |anuswaar shchantyaa roopam |
binduruttar roopam | naadah sandhaanam |
samhitaa sandhih | saishaa gaNeshvidyaa | ganaka
rishih |nichrudgaayatri chhandah |
shri gaNapatirdevataa |
om gam gaNapataye namah ||7||
Having recited the letter 'Ga' the first letter of 'Ganadhim' in
the beginning, followed by the first alphabet 'A' and thereafter
a dot means a crescent and with the sacred 'Om' up to these.
This is the way of complete the pronunciation. 'Gakara' is the
first part 'Akara' is the middle part and a dot 'anuswar' is the
last part and 'bindu' is the latter form (pronunciation) .This is
the 'Ganesh Vidya'(knowledge about Lord Ganesha) of Gananka
Rishi (a sage) Niert Gayatri is its meter. 'Ganapati' is the God
and symbolic form in words is 'OM Gam Ganapataye Namaha'.
The word Gam having the following three parts, 1) ga 2) a 3) a
dot above the letter to denote the nasal sound.
ekxdntaaya ivaÖho vak`xtauNDaya QaImaih |
tannaao dinta: pa`caaodyaata\ ||8||
ekadantaay vidmahe vakratundaay dheemahi |
tanno dantih prachodayat ||8||
(This Is The 'Ganesh Gayatri' Which Is Introduced After
Knowledge Of Ganesha. By Chanting This 'Ganesh Gayatri' God
Ganapati Will Take Care Of The Devotees Life, Wealth And
Property). We Know Ekadanta. We Meditate vakratunda. May he
inspire us for Meditation.
ekxdntaM catauh_staM paaSamaMkuxSaQaairNama\ | rdM ca vardM hstaOiba_Ba`aNama\
maUYakxQvajama\ | rWtaM lambaaodrM SaUpa_kxNa_kxM rWtavaasasama\ |
rWtaganQaanauilaptaaMgama\ rWtapauYpaO: saupaUijatama\ |
BaWtaanaukximpanaM dovaM jagatkxarNamacyautama\ |
AaivaBaU_taM ca saRYTËadaO pa`kRxtao: paur]Yaatparma\ | evaM Qyaayaita yaao inatyaM sa
yaaogaI yaaoiganaaM var: ||9||
ekadantam chaturhastam paashamankushdhaarinam
| radam cha varadam hastairbibhraaNam
mushakadvajam | raktam lambodaram
shurpakarnakam raktavaasasam | rakta
gandhaanuliptaangam raktapushpaih supoojitam |
bhaktaanukampinam devam jagatkaranachyutam |
aavirbhutam cha srushtyadau prakruteh
purushaatparam | evam dhyaayati yo nityam sa yogi
yoginaam varah ||9||
First Nam mantra, then one letter mantra, then Gayatri
mantra. After finishing these three mantras a description of
Ganesh idol for meditation is said as follows, Who has one tusk
(on right side), who has four hands, in upper right hand who is
holding noose, in left upper hand goad. In lower left hand, who
is holding elephant's tooth(ekadanta), right lower hand is giving
blessings, granting boon, having the mouse as him emblem, red
in color, who is having big stomach, whose ears are like a small
sift pan, who is wearing red colored cloths, who's body is
smeared with red sandalwood paste, who is worshipped with
red flowers, who is always does favor and keeps kindness
towards his devotees, who created this world, who is
everlasting and who is the cause of the universe, who is beyond
the primordial energy and individual soul. Whoever meditates
on him, always be a yogi and is the best amongst the yogis.
namaao va`atapatayao | namaao gaNapatayao | nama: pa`maqapatayao |
namastao Astau lambaaodraya ekxdntaaya ivaGnanaaiSanao iSavasautaaya
Ea`IvardmaUta_yao namaao nama: ||10||
namo vraatpataye | namo gaNapataye | namo
pramathpataye | namastestu lambodaraya
ekadantaya vighnavinaashine shivasutaaya
shrivaradmurtaye namo namah ||10||
Salutation to the Lord of gods. Salutation to Ganapati (the
supreme authority of total divine knowledge). Salutation to
leader or chief of the soldiers and sages. Salutation to the big
bellied (Lambodar), who is having one tusk, Salutation to
Ekadanta. Again and again Salutation to God Shiva's son who
destroys all obstacles and Varadmurti. A lord who always give
blessings to his devotees.
|| saMkxTnaaSana Ea`IgaNaoSa staao~a ||
pa`Namya iSarsaa dovaM gaaOrIpau~aM ivanaayakxma\ |
BaWtaavaasaM smaroiÑatyaM AayauYkxamaaqa_isaÔyao ||1||
pa`qamaM vak`xtauNDM ca ekxdntama\ iÓtaIyakxma\ |
taRtaIyaM kRxYNaipaMgaaXaM gajavaW~aM catauqa_kxma\ ||2||
laMbaaodrM paMcamaM ca YaYzM ivak Tmaova ca |
saptamaM ivaGnarajaond`M QaUma`vaNa_ma\ taqaaYTmama\ ||3||
navamaM Baalacand`M ca dSamaM tau ivanaayakxma\ |
ekxadSaM gaNapaitama\ ÓadSaM tau gajaananama\ ||4||
ÓadSaOtaaina naamaaina i~asanQyama\ ya: pazoÑar: |
na ca ivaGnaBayaM tasya sava_isaiÔkxrM pa`Baao ||5||
ivaÒaqaI_ laBatao ivaÒaM QanaaqaI_ laBatao Qanama\ |
pau~aaqaI_ laBatao pau~aanmaaoXaaqaI_ laBatao gaitama\ ||6||
japaod\ gaNapaitastaao~aM YaD\iBamaa_saO: fxlaM laBaota\ |
saMvatsaroNa isaiÔM ca laBatao naa~a saMSaya: ||7||
AYTByaao ba`aÝNaoByaEca ilaiKatvaa ya: samapa_yaota\ |
tasya ivaÒa Bavaotsavaa_ gaNaoSasya pa`saadta: ||8||
[ita Ea`InaardpauraNao saMk TnaaSanagaNaoSastaao~ama\ saMpaUNa_ma\ |
|| Sankatnashan Shree Ganesh Stotra ||
Pranamya ShirsaDevam GauriPutra Vinayakam
Bhaktavasam SmareNityam AyuhuKamartha Siddhaye..1
Prathamam Vakratundamcha Ekdantam Dwitiyakam
Tritiyam KrishnaPingaksham GajaVakram Chaturthakam..2
Lambodarm Panchamam cha Shashtham Vikatmeva cha
Saptam VighnaRajendram Dhumravarnam Tathashtakam..3
Navam Bhalachandram cha Dashmamtu Vinayakam
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Ekadasham Ganapatim Dwadasham tu Gajananam..4
Dwadashaitani Namani TriSandhyai Yah Pathennarh
Na cha Vigna Bhayam Tasya sarva Siddhi Karam Prabho..5
Vidyarthi Labhate Vidyam, Dhanarthi Labhate Dhanam
Putrarthi Labhate Putram, Moksharthi Labhate Gatim..6
Japed Ganapati Stotram Shadbhir Masaihi Falam Labhet
Samvastarena Siddhim cha Labhate natra Sanshayh..7
Ashtobhyo BhahmaneBhyascha Likhitva Yah Samarpayet
Tasya Vidya Bhavet Sarva Ganeshsya Prasadatah. ..8
duQa_Yaa_ya nama: 90) * baaladUvaa_Mkuxripa`yaaya nama: 91) * ivaEvaQaa~ao
nama: 92) * iSavapau~aaya nama: 93) * laIlaasaoivataaya nama: 94)
* paUNaa_ya nama: 95) * parmasauMdraya nama: 96) * ivaGnaaMQakxaraya
nama: 97) * isaMdUrvardaya nama: 98) * inatyaaya nama: 99) *
ivaBavao nama: 100) * pa`qamapaUijataaya nama: 101) * idvyapaadabjaaya
nama: 102) * BaWtamaMdraya nama: 103) * SaUrmahaya nama: 104)
* rtnaisaMhasanaaya nama: 105) * maiNakuMxDlamaMiDtaaya nama: 106)
* BaWtakxlyaaNaaya nama: 107) * kxlyaaNagaurvao nama: 108) *
mahagaNapatayao nama:
|| [ita Ea`IgaNaoSa AYTao$arSatanaamaavaila: samaapta: ||
Ea`I gaNaoSa AYTao$arSatanaamaavaila
1) * vak`xtauNDaya nama: 2)
* ekxdMtaaya nama: 3) *
kRxYNaipaMgaaXaaya nama: 4) * gajavaW~aaya nama: 5) * lambaaodraya
nama: 6) * ivakxTaya nama: 7) * ivaGnarajaond`aya nama: 8) *
QaUma`vaNaa__yanama: 9) * BaalacaMd`aya nama: 10) * ivanaayakxaya nama:
11) * gaNapatayao nama: 12) * gajaananaaya nama: 13) *
ivaGnaoSaaya nama: 14) * ivaSvavardaya nama: 15) * ivaEvacaXauYao
nama: 16) * jagatpa`Bavao nama: 17) * ihrNyar}paaya nama: 18) *
savaa_tmanao nama: 19) * &aanar}paaya nama: 20) * jaganmanaaya nama:
21) * {Qva_rotasao nama: 22) * mahabaahvao nama: 23) * Amaoyaaya
nama: 24) * Aimataivak`xmaaya nama: 25) * vaodvaoÒaya nama: 26)
* mahakxalaaya nama: 27) * ivaÒinaQayao nama: 28) * Anaamayaaya
nama: 29) * sava_&aaya nama: 30) * sava_gaaya nama: 31) * SaaMtaaya
nama: 32) * gajaasyaaya nama: 33) * ica$aoSvaraya nama: 34) *
ivagatajvaraya nama: 35) * ivaEvamaUta_yao nama: 36) * Amaoyaatmanao
nama: 37) * ivaEvaaQaaraya nama: 38) * sanaatanaaya nama: 39) *
saamagaaya nama: 40) * maMi~aNao nama: 41) * satvaaQaaraya nama:
42) * sauraQaISaaya nama: 43) * samastasaaiXaNao nama: 44) *
inaÓ_MÓaya nama: 45) * inalaao_kxaya nama: 46) * AmaaoGaivak`xmaaya
nama: 47) * inama_laaya nama: 48) * kxamadaya nama: 49) *
kxaMitadaya nama: 50) * kxamar}ipaNao nama: 51) * kxamapaaoiYaNao nama:
52) * kxmalaaXaaya nama: 53) * saumauKaaya nama: 54) *
Sama_daya nama: 55) * maUYakxaiQapa vaahnaaya nama: 56) *
dIGa_tauNDaya nama: 57) * AnaMtaaya nama: 58) * maaohvaija_taaya
nama: 59) * SaUpa_kxNaa_ya nama: 60) * parmaaya nama: 61) *
yaaogaISaaya nama: 62) * yaaogaQaamnao nama: 63) * {maasautaaya nama:
64) * Aapad\hM~ao nama: 65) * mahaga`Ivaaya nama: 66) *
SarNyaaya nama: 67) * isaQdsaonaaya nama: 68) * isaQdvaodaya nama:
69) * kxr}Naaya nama: 70) * isaQdaya nama: 71) * Bagavatao
nama: 72) * Avyaga`aya nama: 73) * kxipalaaya nama: 74) *
ZuMiZrajaaya nama: 75) * {ga`aya nama: 76) * BaImaaodraya nama:
77) * gaNaaQyaXaaya nama: 78) * gaNaoSaaya nama: 79) *
gaNaaraQyaaya nama: 80) * gaNanaayakxaya nama: 81) * jyaaoita:svar}
paaya nama: 82) * BaUtaatmanao nama: 83) * QaUma`koxtavao nama: 84) *
AnaukUxlaaya nama: 85) * kuxmaargaurvao nama: 86) * horMbaaya nama:
87) * vaodstautaaya nama: 88) * naagaya&aaopavaIitanao nama: 89) *
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Shri Ganesh Ashtottar-Shata Namavali
1)OM VakratuNdaay Namah 2) OM Ekdantaay Namah 3)
OM KrishNaPingakshaay Namah 4) OM GajaVktraay Namah
5) OM Lambodaraay Namah 6) OM Vikataay Namah 7) OM
VignaRajendraay Namah 8) OM DhumraVarnaay Namah 9)
OM Bhalchandraay Namah 10) OM Vinaaykaay Namah 11)
OM GaNapataye Namah 12) OM Gajananaay Namah 13)
OM Vighneshaay Namah 14) OM Vishwavaradaay Namah
15) OM Vishwachakshushe Namah 16) OM Jagatprabhave
Namah 17) OM HiraNyarupaay Namah 18) OM Sarvatmane
Namah 19) OM Dnyanrupaay Namah 20) OM Jaganmanaay
Namah
21) OM Urdhwaretase Namah
22) OM
Mahabahave Namah 23) OM Ameyaay Namah 24) OM
Amitvikramaay Namah 25) OM Vedvedyaay Namah 26)
OM Mahakalaay Namah 27) OM Vidyanidhaye Namah 28)
OM Anaamyaay Namah 29) OM Sarvadnyaay Namah 30)
OM Sarvagaay Namah 31) OM Shantaay Namah 32) OM
Gajaasyaay Namah 33) OM Chitteshwaraay Namah 34)
OM Vigatjvaraay Namah 35) OM Vishvamurtaye Namah
36) OM Ameyatmane Namah 37) OM Vishvaadhaaraay
Namah 38) OM Sanaatanaay Namah 39) OM Saamagaay
Namah 40) OM MantriNe Namah 41) OM Satvaadhaaraay
Namah 42) OM Suraadheeshaay Namah 43) OM
SamastasakshiNe Namah 44) OM Nirdwandwaay Namah
45) OM Nirlokaay Namaha 46) OM Amoghvikramaay
Namah 47) OM Nirmalaay Namah 48) OM Kamadaay
Namah 49) OM Kantidaay Namah 50) OM KamrupiNe
Namah 51) OM KamposhiNe Namah 52) OM Kamalakshaay
Namah 53) OM Sumukhaay Namah 54) OM Sharmadaay
Namah 55) OM Mushakaadhipa Vahnaay Namah 56) OM
DeerghatuNdaay Namah 57) OM Anantaay Namah 58) OM
Mohavarjitaay Namah 59) OM Shurpakarnaay Namah 60)
OM Parmaay Namah 61) OM Yogeeshaay Namah 62) OM
Yogadhamne Namah 63) OM Umaasutaay Namah 64) OM
Aapadhantre Namah 65) OM Mahagreevaay Namah 66)
OM SharaNyaay Namah 67) OM Siddhasenaay Namah 68)
OM Siddhavedaay Namah 69) OM KaruNaay Namah 70)
OM Siddhaay Namah 71) OM Bhagwate Namah 72) OM
Avyagraay Namah 73) OM Kapilaay Namah 74) OM
Dhundhiraajaay Namah 75) OM Ugraay Namah 76) OM
Bheemodaraay Namah 77) OM GaNadhyakshaay Namah
78) OM GaNeshaay Namah 79) OM GaNaaRaadhyaay
Namah 80) OM GaNanaayakaay Namah 81) OM
Jyotihswaroopaay Namah 82) OM Bhootatmane Namah
83) OM DhoOmraketave Namah 84) OM Anukoolaay
Namah 85) OM Kumargurave Namah 86) OM Herambaay
Namah 87) OM Vedastutaay Namah 88) OM
NaagYadnyopaveetine Namah 89) OM Durdharshaay
Namah 90) OM BalDurvankurPriyaay Namah 91) OM
VishwaDhaatre Namah 92) OM ShivaPutraay Namah 93)
OM LeelaSevitaay Namah 94) OM Poornaay Namah 95)
OM ParamSundaraay Namah 96) OM Vighnandhkaraay
Namah 97) OM SindurVaradaay Namah 98) OM Nityaay
Namah 99) OM Vibhave Namah 100) OM PrathamPujitaay
Namah 101) OM DivyaPaadaabjaay Namah 102) OM
BhaktaMandaraay Namah 103) OM Shoormahaay Namah
104) OM
RatnaSimhaasanaay Namah 105) OM
MaNikundalmanditaay Namah 106) OM BhaktakalyaNaay
Namah 107) OM KalyaNgurave Namah 108) OM
MahagaNapataye Namah
sauKakxtaa_ duKahtaa_ AartaI
sauKakxtaa_ duKahtaa_ vaataa_ ivaGnaacaI | naurvaI paurvaI pa`oma kRxpaa jayaacaI |
savaa_MgaI sauMdr {TI SaoMduracaI | kMxzI JaLkxo maaL mauWtaafxLaMcaI ||1||
jayadova jayadova jaya maMgalamaUtaI_ | dSa_namaa~ao mana:kxamanaa paurtaI |QaR||
rtnaKaicata fxra tauja gaaOrIkuxmara | candnaacaI {TI kuMxkuxmakoxSara ||
ihrojaiDta maugauT SaaoBataao bara | r]NaJauNataI naUpauro carNaI Gaagairyaa ||2||
jayadova jayadova jaya maMgalamaUtaI_ | dSa_namaa~ao mana:kxamanaa paurtaI ||QaR||
laMbaaodr paItaaMbar fxiNavarbaMQanaa | sarL saaoMD vak`xtaMuD i~anayanaa || dasa
ramaacaa vaaT paaho sadnaa | saMkxYTI paavaavao inavaa_NaI rXaavao saurvarvaMdnaa
||3|| jayadova jayadova jaya maMgalamaUtaI_ | dSa_namaa~ao mana:kxamanaa paurtaI
||QaR||
SaoMdur laala caZayaao AartaI
SaoMdur laala caZayaao AcCa gajamauKakxao | daoMidla laala ibarajao sauta
gaaOrIhrkxao || hata ilayao gauDlaD\DU saa[_ saurvarkxao | maihmaa kxho na jaaya
laagata hMu padkxao ||1|| jaya jayajaI gaNaraja ivaÒa sauKadataa | Qanya
taumharao dSa_na maora mana rmataa ||QaR|| AYTaO isaÔI dasaI saMkxTkxao vaOrI |
ivaGnaivanaaSana maMgalamaUrta AiQakxarI || kxaoTIsaurjapa`kxaSa eosaI Ciba taorI |
gaMDsqalamadmastakx Jaulao SaiSabaharI ||2|| jaya jayajaI gaNaraja ivaÒa
sauKadataa | Qanya taumharao dSa_na maora mana rmataa ||QaR|| BaavaBagaitasao kxao[_
SarNaagata Aavao | saMtaita saMpaita sabahI BarpaUr paavao || eOsao tauma maharaja
maaokxao Aita Baavao | gaaosaavaInaMdna inaiSaidna gauNa gaavao ||3|| jaya jayajaI
gaNaraja ivaÒa sauKadataa | Qanya taumharao dSa_na maora mana rmataa ||QaR||
Ea`I SaMkxracaI AartaI
lavaqavataI ivak`xaLa ba`ÓMaDI maaLa | ivaYao kMxz kxaLa i~anao~aI jvaaLa |
laavaNËsauMdr mastakxI BaaLa | taoqauinayaa jaLinama-L vaaho JauLJauLa || 1 ||
jayadova jayadova jaya Ea`ISaMkxra | AartaI AaovaaLU tauja kxpau-rgaaOra || QaR ||
kxpau-rgaaora BaaoLa nayanaI ivaSaaLa | AQaMa-gaI paava-taI saumanaaMcyaa maaLa |
ivaBautaIcao {QaLNa iSatakMxz inaLa | eosaa SaMkxr SaaoBao {maa vaolhaLa ||2||
dovaIdOtyaI saagarmaMqana paO koxlao | tyaamaajaI AvacaIta hlaahla jao {izlao |
tao tvaa AsaurpaNao pa`aSana koxlao | naILkMxz naama pa`isaw Jaalao || 3 ||
vyaaGa`aMbar fxiNavarQar sauMdr madnaarI | paMcaanana manamaaohna mauinajana
sauKakxarI | SatakxaoTIMcao baIja vaacao {ccaarI | rGaukuxlaitalakx ramadasaa
AMtarI || 4 ||
Ea`I dovaIcaI AartaI
dugao- duGa-T BaarI taujaivaNa saMsaarI | Anaaqanaaqao AMbao kxr]NaaivastaarI |
vaarI vaarI janmaàmarNaatao vaarI | harI paDlaao Aataa saMkxT inavaarI ||1||
jayadovaI jayadovaI maihYaasaurmaid-naI | saurvar [-Evarvardo taarkx saMjaIvanaI
|| QaR || i~aBauvanaBauvanaI paahtaa tauja eosao naahI | caarI Ea`malao parMtau na
baaolavao kxahI | saahI ivavaad kxirtaa paDlao pa`vaahI | taoM taU Ba>xaMlaagaI
paavasaI lavalaahI || 2 || pa`saÙavadnao pa`saÙa haosaI inajadasaa |
@laoSaapaasauina saaoDI taaoDI BavapaaSaa | AMbao taujavaacauna kxaoNa paurvaIla
AaSaa | narhr tallaIna Jaalaa padpaMkxjalaoSaa || 3 ||
Ea`I d<aacaI AartaI
i~agauNaatmakx ~aOmaUita- d<a ha jaaNaa | i~agauNaI Avataar ~aOlaao@ya raNaa |
naotaI naotaI Sabd nayao Anaumaanaa | saurvarmauinajanayaaogaI samaaQaI tao Qyaanaa ||
1 || jayadova jayadova jaya Ea`I gaur]d<aa | AartaI AaovaLItaa hrlaI
BavaicaMtaa || QaR || sabaa+ AByaMtarI taU ekx d<a | ABaagyaasaI kOMxcaI
kxLola hI maata | paraih partalaI taoqao kOxcaa ha hota | janmamarNaacaa
paurlaasao AMta || 2 || d<a yao{]naIyaa {Baa zakxlaa | sad\Baavao saaYTMaga
pa`iNapaata koxlaa | pa`saÙa hao{]naI AaSaIvaa-d idQalaa | janmamarNaacaa foxra
caukxivalaa || 3 || d<a d<a eosao laagalao Qyaana | hrpalao mana Jaalao {nmana
| maItaUpaNaacaI JaalaI baaoLvaNa | ekxa janaad-naI Ea`I d<a Qyaana || 4 ||
Ea`I iva$laacaI AartaI
yaugao AÛavaIsa ivaTovarI {Baa | vaamaaMgaI rKaumaa[_ idsao idvya SaaoBaa |
paMuDilakxacao BaoTI parba`Ý Aalao gaa | carNaI vaaho BaImaa {ÔrI jagaa ||
jaya dova jaya dova jaya paaMDurMgaa | rKaumaa[_ vallaBaa ra[_cyaa vallaBaa, paavao
ijavalagaa | jaya dova jaya dova || 1 ||
tauLsaImaaL gaLaM kxr zovauina kxiT | kxasao paItaaMbar kxstaurI lallaaTI |
dova saurvar inatya yaotaI BaoTI | gar]D hnaumaMta pauZo {Bao rahataI ||2|| jaya dova
Qanya vaoNaUnaad AnauXao~apaaLa | sauvaNaa_caI kxmaLo vanamaaLgaLaM ||
ra[_ rKaumaa[_ raNaIyaa sakxLa | AaovaaLItaI rajaa ivazaobaa saaMvaLa ||3|| jaya
dova
AaovaaLU Aartyaa kuxrvaMDËa yaotaI | caMd`BaagaomaQyao saaoDuinayaa dotaI ||
idMDËa pataakxa vaOYNava naacataI | paMZrIcaa maihmaa vaNaa_vaa ikxtaI ||4|| jaya dova
AaYaaZI kxaita_kxI BaWtajana yaotaI | caMd`BaagaomaQyao snaana jao kxrtaI ||
dSa_na hoLamaa~ao tayaa haoya mauWtaI | koxSavaasaI naamadova Baavao AaovaaLItaI ||5||
jaya dova
* jaya jagadISa hro AartaI
* jaya jagadISa hro, svaamaI jaya jagadISa hro | BaWta janaaoMko saMkxT,
dasa janaaoMkox saMkxT XaNamaoM dUr kxro ||QaR|| jaao Qyaavao fxla paavao, du:Ka
ivanasao manakxa, svaamaI du:Ka ivanasao manakxa | sauKa saMpaita Gar Aavao, sauKa
saMpaita Gar Aavao, kxYT imaToM tanakxa ||1|| maata-ipataa tauma maoro, SarNa
paDU maMO ikxsakxI, svaamaI SarNa gahuVM maMO ikxsakxI | tauma ibana AaOr na dujaa,
pa`BaU ibana AaOr na dujaa, AaVMsa kxrVM} maOM ijasakxI ||2|| tauma paUrNa
parmaatmaa, tauma AMtayaa_maI, svaamaI tauma AMtayaa_maI | paarba`Ý parmaoSvar,
paarba`Ý parmaoSvar tauma sabakxo svaamaI ||3|| tauma kxr]Naa ko saagar, tauma
paalanakxtaa_, svaamaI tauma paalanakxtaa_ | maOM maUrKa Kala kxamaI, maOM saovak
xtauma svaamaI, kRxpaa kxrao Bataa_ ||4||tauma hao ekx Agaaocar, sabako
xpa`aNapataI, svaamaI sabako xpa`aNapataI | ikxsa ivaiQa imalaUVM dyaamaya, ikxsa
ivaiQa imalaUVM dyaamaya, taumakxao maOM kuxmataI ||5|| dIna baMQau duKahtaa_, zakuxr
tauma maoro, svaamaI rXak xtauma maoro | kxr]Naahsta baZaAaoM, ApanaI SarNa
lagaaAaoM, Óar KaDa taoro ||6|| ivaYaya ivakxar imaTaAaoM, paapa hrao dovaa,
svaamaI paapa hrao dovaa | Ea`Ôa BaiWta baZaAaoM, Ea`Ôa BaiWta baZaAaoM,
saMtana kxI saovaa ||7|| tana mana Qana jaao kuxC hO, saba kuxC hO taora, svaamaI
saba kuxC hO taora taora tauJakxao Apa_Na, taora tauJakxao Apa_Na, Wyaa laagao maora
||8|| Ea`I jagadISa jaI kxI AartaI, jaao kxao[_ nar gaavaoM, jaao kxao[_ nar
gaavaoM| kxhta iSavaanaMd svaamaI, mana vaaMiCta fxla paavao ||9||jaya jagadISa
hro, svaamaI jaya jagadISa hro | BaWta janaaoMko saMkxT, dasa janaaoMkox
saMkxT, XaNamaoM dUr kxro, * jaya jagadISa hro !
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Gaailana laaoTaMgaNa vaMdIna carNa | DaoLËaMnaI paaihna r}pa tauJao ||
pa`omao AailaMgana AanaMdo paUijana | BaavaoM AaovaaLIna mhNao naamaa ||1||
tvamaova maataa ca ipataa tvamaova, tvamaova baMQauEca saKaa tvamaova |
tvamaova ivaÒa d`ivaNaM tvamaova, tvamaova sava_ma\ mama dovadova ||2||
kxayaona vaacaa manasaoind`yaOvaa_ bauÔËatmanaa vaa pa`kRxitasvaBaavaata\ |
kxraoima yaÒta\ sakxlaM parsmaO naarayaNaayaoita samapayaa_ima ||3||
AcyautaM koxSavaM ramanaarayaNaM kRxYNa damaaodrM vaasaudovaM hirma\ |
Ea`IQarM maaQavaM gaaoipakxavallaBaM jaanakxInaayakxM ramacaMd`M Bajao ||4||
hro rama hro rama, rama rama hro hro|
hro kRxYNa hro kRxYNa, kRxYNa kRxYNa hro hro ||5||
maM~apauYpaaMjaila
* ya&aona ya&amayajanta dovaastaaina Qamaa_iNa pa`qamaanyaasana\ |
taohnaakMx maihmaana: sacaMta | ya~a paUva_o saaQyaa: sainta dovaa: ||
* rajaaiQarajaaya pa`sahËsaaihnao namaao vayaM vaOEa`vaNaaya kuxma_ho |
sa mao kxamaana\ kxamakxamaaya mahËM kxamaoEvarao vaOEa`vaNaao ddatau |
kuxbaoraya vaOEa`vaNaaya maharajaaya nama: ||
* svaista saama`ajyaM BaaOjyaM svaarajyaM vaOrajyaM paarmaoYzËM rajyaM
maharajyamaaiQapatyamayaM samaMtapayaa_yaIsyaata\ saava_BaaOma: saavaa_yauYa
AaMtaadaparaQaa_ta\ | paRiqavyaO samaud`paya_ntaayaa ekxraiLita |
tadpyaoYa Elaaokxao#iBagaItaao mar]ta:pairvaoYTarao mar]$asyaavasana\ gaRho |
AaivaiXatasya kxamapa`oiva_Evaodovaa: saBaasad [ita ||
* ekxdMtaaya ivaÖho vak`xtauNDaya QaImaih taÑaao dMtaI: pa`caaodyaa#ta\ ||
Sukh Karta Dukh Harta Aarti
Sukh Karta Dukh Harta Varta Vighnanchi
Nuravi Puravi Prema Krupa Jayachi
Sarvangi Sundar Uti Shendurachi
Kanthi Jhalke Maal Mukta Phalanchi
Jai Dev, Jai Dev, Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan Matre Mano Kamana Purti, Jai Dev Jai
Ratna Khachit Phara Tuja Gauri Kumara
Chandana-chi Uti Kum Kum Keshara
Hire Jadit Mukut Shobhato bara
Runa Zunati Nupure Charani Ghagariya, Jai Dev2
Lambodar Pitambar Phanivar Bandhna
Saral Sondi Vakra Tunda Tri-Nayana
Daas Ramacha Vat Pahe Sadana
Sankati Pavave Nirvani Rakshave SurVar Vandana,
Jai Dev2
Shendur Lal Chadhayo Aarti
Shendur Lal Chadhayo Achcha Gajmukh ko
Dondil Lal Biraje Sut Gauri Har Ko
Haath Liye Gud Laddu Sai Survar Ko
Mahima Kahe Na Jaaye Lagat Hu Pad Ko
Jai Jai Ji Ganaraj Vidya Sukhdata
Dhanya Tumharo Darshan Mera Man Ramta, Jai Dev2
Ashto Siddhi Dasi Sankat Ko Bairi
Vighna Vinaashan Mangal Murat Adhikari
Koti Suraj Prakash Aaisi Chhabi Teri
Gandasthal Mada Mastaka Jhule Shashibihari,
Jai Jai2
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Bhava Bhagatise Koi Sharanagat Aave
Santati Sampati Saba hi Bharpur Paave
Aise Tum Maharaj Moko Ati Bhave
Gosavi Nandan Nishidin Gun Gave, Jai Jai2
Shri Shankarachi Aarti
Lavthavati vikrala brahmandi mala ||
Vishe kantha kala trinetri jwala ||
Lavanyasundar mastaki bala ||
Tethuniya jal nirmal vahe zhulzhula ||1||
Jai dev jai dev jai shrishankara ||
Arti ovaloo tuj karpurgaura Jai dev Jai dev ||
Karpurgaura Bhola nayani vishala ||
Ardhangi parvati sumanachya mala ||
Vibhutiche udhalana shitikanth nila ||
Aisa shankar shobhe umavelana ||2||
Jai dev jai dev jai shrishankara ||
Arti ovaloo tuj karpurgaura Jai dev Jai dev ||
Devi daitya sagarmanthan pai kele ||
Tyamaji avachit halahal sapadale ||
Te tva asurpane prashan kele ||
Neelkantha nam prasiddha jhale || || 3 ||
Jai dev jai dev jai shrishankara ||
Arti ovaloo tuj karpurgaura Jai dev Jai dev ||
Vyaghrambara phanivardhar sundar madnari ||
Panchanan Manmohan Munijansukhkari ||
Shatkotiche beej vache uchchari ||
Raghukultilak ramdasa antaree ||4||
Jai dev jai dev jai shrishankara ||
Arti ovaloo tuj karpurgaura Jai dev Jai dev ||
Shri Devichi Aarti
Durge durghat bhari tujvin sansari ||
Anathnathe ambe karuna vistari ||
Vari vari janmamarante vari ||
Hari padalo ata sankat nivari || 1 ||
Jai devi jai devi mahisha surmathini ||
Survar ishwar var de tarak sanjivani Jai devi Jai dev
||
Tribhuvanibhuvani pahata tujaise nahi ||
Chari shramale parantu n bolve kahi ||
Sahi vivad karita padile pravahi ||
Te tu bhaktalagi pavasi lavlahi || 2 ||
Jai devi jai devi mahisha surmathini ||
Survar ishwar var de tarak sanjivani Jai devi Jai dev
||
Prasanna vadane prasanna hosi nijdasa ||
Kleshapasuni sodi todi bhavpasha ||
Ambe tujvachun kon purvil asha ||
Narhari tallin zala padpankaj lesha || 3 ||
Jai devi jai devi mahisha surmathini ||
Survar ishwar var de tarak sanjivani Jai devi Jai dev
||
Shri Dattachi Aarti
Trigunatmak traimurti dutt ha jana ||
Triguni avatar trailokyarana ||
Neti neti shabda na ye anumana ||
Survar munijan yogi Samadhi na ye dhyana || 1 ||
Jai dev jai dev jai shrigurudutta ||
Arti ovalinta harali bhavachinta Jai dev Jai dev ||
Sabahya abyantari tu ekdutt ||
Abhagyasi kaichi kalel hi bhat ||
Parahi paratali yethe kaicha het ||
Janmamaranacha Purlase anta || 2 ||
Jai dev jai dev jai shrigurudutta ||
Arti ovalinta harali bhavachinta Jai dev Jai dev ||
Dutt yeoniya ubha thakla ||
Sashtange namuni pranipat kela ||
Prasanna houni ashirwad didhala ||
Janmamaranacha fera chukvila || 3 ||
Jai dev jai dev jai shrigurudutta ||
Arti ovalinta harali bhavachinta Jai dev Jai dev ||
Dutt dutt aise lagle dhyan ||
Harpale man jhale unman ||
Mi tu panachi jhali bolvan ||
Eka janardani shri dutt dhyan || 4 ||
Jai dev jai dev jai shrigurudutta ||
Arti ovalinta harali bhavachinta Jai dev Jai dev ||
Shri Vitthal chi Aarti
Yuge Atthavis vitevari ubha II
Vamangi rakhumai dise divya shobha II
Pundlikache bheti parbrahmale ga II
Charani vahe bhima uddhari jaga II 1 II
Jai dev jai dev jai panduranga I
Rakhumai vallabha raichya vallabha pave
Jivlaga II Jai II
Tulsimala gala kar theoni katee II
Kanse pitambar kasturi lallatee I
Dev survar nitya yeti bheti II
Garud hanumant puddhe ubhe rahati II Jai II 2 II
Dhanya venunad anukshetrapala I
Suvarnachi kamala vanmala gala II
Rani rakhumabai raniya sakala I
Ovaliti raja vithoba savala II Jai II 3 II
Ovaloo artya kurvandya yeti I
Chandrabhagemadhye soduniya deti II
Dindya pataka vaishanav nachati
Pandharicha mahima varnava kiti II Jai II 4 II
Ashaddhi kartiki bhaktajan yeti II
Chandrabhagemaji snane je kariti
Darshan helamatre taya hoy mukti II
Keshwasi namdev bhave ovaliti II Jai II 5 II
Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swaami Jai Jagdish Hare
Bhakta Janoke Ke Sankat, Daas Jano Ke Sankat,
Kshan Me Dur Kare, Om Jai Jagdish Hare !
Jo Dhyaaye Phal Paave, Dukh Vinase Mana Ka,
Swaami Dukh Vinase Mana Ka
Sukh Sampati Ghar Ave, Sukh Sampati Ghar Ave,
Kashta Mite Tan Ka ..OM Jai.. 1
Mat-Pitaa Tum Mere Sharan Padu Mai Kiski,
Swaami Sharan Gahu Mai Kiski
Tum Bina Aur Na Dujaa, Prabhu Bina Aur Na Dujaa,
Aans Karu Mai Jiski ..OM Jai ..2
Tum Puran Parmaatmaa Tum Antaryaami,
Swaami Tum Antaryaami
PaarBrahma Parmeshwar, PaarBrahma Parmeshwar,
Tum Sabke Swaami ..OM Jai ..3
Tum Karuna Ke Saagar, Tum Paalan Kartaa,
Swaami tum Paalan Kartaa
Mai Murakh Phal Kaami, Mai Sevak Tum Swaami,
Krupa Karo Bharta ..OM Jai..4
Tum Ho Ek Agochar, Sabke Praanpati,
Swaami Sabke Praanpati
Kis Vidhi Milu Dayaamay, Kis Vidhi Milu Dayaamay,
Tum Ko Mai Kumati ..Om Jai..5
Deena Bandhu Dukh Harta, Thaakur Tum Mere,
Swaami Rakshak Tum Mere
Karunaa Hasta Badhaavo, Apani Sharan Lagaao,
Dwaar Khadaa Tere ..OM Jai ..6
Vishay Vikaar Mitaao, Paap Haro Devaa ,
Swaami Paap Haro Devaa
Shraddhaa Bhakti Badhaao, Shraddhaa Bhakti
Badhaao, Santan Ki Sevaa ..Om Jai..7
Tan Man Dhan Jo Kuchh Hai, Sab Kuchh Hai Teraa,
Swaami Sab Kuchh Hai Teraa
Teraa TuJhko Arpan, Tera TuJhko Arpan, Kyaa
Laage Meraa ..Om Jai..8
Shri Jagdish Ji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nar Gaave,
Swaami Jo Koi Nar Gaave
Kahat Shivaanand Swaami, Man Vanchhit Phal
Paave ..Om Jai..9
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swaami Jai Jagdish Hare
Bhakta Janoke Ke Sankat, Daas Jano Ke Sankat,
Kshan Me Dur Kare,
Om Jai Jagdish Hare !
Ghalin Lotaangan
ghalin lotaangan vandin charan, dolyani paahi roop
tujhe | preme aalingan aanande pujin bhaave
ovaalin mhane naamaa |1|
tvamev maataa cha pitaa tvamev, tvamev
bandhushcha sakhaa tvamev | tvamev vidyaa
dravinam tvamev, tvamev sarvam mam dev dev |2|
kaayen vaacha manasendriyeirvaa, budhyaatmanaa
vaa prakruti swabhaavaat |karomi yadyat sakalam
parasmai naaraayanaayeti samarpayaami |3|
achyutam keshavam raam naaraayanam krushna
daamodaram vaasudevam harim | shridharam
maadhavam gopikaa vallabham jaanaki naayakam
raamchandram bhaje |4|
hare raam hare raam, raam raam hare hare| hare
krushna hare krushna, krushna krushna hare hare
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Mantrapushpaanjali
om yadnyena yadnyamayajant devaasthaani
dharmaani prathamaanyaasanna | teha naakam
mahimaanah sachant yatra poorve sadhyaaha santi
devaaha ||
om raajaadhiraajaay prasahya saahine namo vayam
vaishravanaay kumahe |sa me kaaman kaam
kaamaay mahyam kaameshwaro vaishravano
dadaatu |
kuberaay vaishravanaay mahaaraajaay namah ||
om swasti saamraajyam bhaujyam swaaraajyam
vairaajyam paarmeshthyam raajyam
maahaaraajyamaadhipatyamayam
samantparyaayisyaat saarva bhaumh saarvayush
aantaadaaparaardhaat |
pruthivyai samudraparyantaayaa ekraaliti |
tadapyesh shloko-bhigito marutah pariveshtaaro
maruttasyaavasan gruhe | aavikshitasya
kaameprervishvedevaaha sabhaasad iti || om
ekadantaay vidmahe vakratundaay dheemahi tanno
dantih prachodayaat |
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Shri Ganeshaya Namaha||
Mudakaraatha Modakam
Sada Vimukti Saadhakam
Kalaadharaavatamsakam
Vilasiloka Rakshakam
Anaaya Kaika Naayakam
Vinasitebha Daityakam
Nataasubhasu Naashakam
Namaami Tham Vinaayakam||
Natetaraati Bheekaram
Navoditaarka Bhaasvaram
Namat Suraari Nirjanam
Nataadhi Kaapa Duddharam
Suresvaram Nidheesvaram
Gajesvaram Ganeshvaram
Mahesvaram Samaasraye
Paraatparam Nirantaram||
Samasta Loka Samkaram
Nirasta Daitya Kunjaram
Daredarodaram Varam
Vare Bhavaktra Maksharam
Krupaakaram Kshamaakaram
Mudaakaram Yasaskaram
Manaskaram Namaskrutaam
Namaskaromi Bhaasvaram||
Akimchanaarti Marjanam
Chirantanokti Bhaajanam
Puraari Poorva Nandanam
Suraari Garva Charvanam
Prapancha Naasha Bheeshanam
Dhananjayaadi Bhushanam
Kapola Daana Vaaranam
Bhajaey Puraana Vaaranam||
Nitaantikaanta Dantakaanti
Mantakaanta Kaatmajam
Achintya Rupa Mantaheena
Mantaraaya Krintanam
Hrudantarey Nirantaram
Vasantameva Yoginam
Tameka Danta Meva Tam
Vichintayaami Santatam||
Maha Ganesa Pancha Rathna
Maadharena Yo Anvaham,
Prajalpathi Prabhathake
Hrudhi Smaran Ganeswaram,
Arogadhamadhosadham
Susahitheem Suputhratham,
Samahithayurshta Bhoothi
Mapyupaithi Sochiraath||
Iti Shri Sankar Bhagwatah Krutau
Shri Ganesh Pancharatna Stotram Sampurnam ||
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Bharatiya Temple Inc
PO Box: 463,
Montgomeryville,
PA 18936